Bronx Local News: SNAP Payments Received But Food Need Continues as Government Shutdown Ends
Where to Find Help in Finding Food By David Greene Bronx Voice November 17, 2025 BRONX LOCAL NEWS - Millions of Americans across New York and around the country have begun to receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) benefits as the month-long government shut down finally ended. Lawmakers in the Senate passed a temporary resolution by a vote of 222 to 209 and it was signed into law by President Donald Trump late November 12. The legislation will fund the government through January 30, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. According to USA Today, advocacy groups believe that the signed legislation will cut $186 billion from SNAP funding over the next 10 years. Hours before the budget resolution was passed, Kay, 66, a disabled resident from Indian Village said gleefully, “Yes, thanks. I got (the) full benefits, so grateful for your help.” K...
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