New federal work rules could cut benefits for nearly 56,000 New Mexicans as food banks brace for rising demand and confusion.

The more than 40 millions recipients of the largest nutrition assistance program in the U.S. will be subject to stricter requirements come Feb. 1.

Sweeping cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) taking effect February 1 signal an escalation of the Trump administration’s assault on what remains of the social safety net program in the US.

Oklahoma Human Services is asking lawmakers for a sizable bailout on its food assistance operations, requesting $25.5 million to cover rising administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after Congress rewrote how the program is funded.

The government technology supplier says its new AI-backed tool can help states reduce costly mistakes on SNAP applications. Such mistakes could lead to even larger cuts in federal assistance.

A federal judge blocked a Trump administration program that risked Colorado families' SNAP benefits, citing a lack of evidence for alleged fraud and potential harm.

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed in July, cut an estimated $186 billion from SNAP funding through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. It also added new restrictions to the program, including expanded work requirements, that went into effect on Feb. 1.

Meals on Wheels Chicago is making it easy for adults to volunteer and meet the requirements to be eligible for SNAP benefits.

Adirondack Community Foundation's one-time grants will fund infrastructure upgrades and volunteers to boost pantry capacity.

Anyone receiving SNAP benefits will see new requirements starting Feb. 1. And in Oklahoma, recipients will soon be limited on what they can buy.

Bills filed in the Kentucky House and Senate would establish a process for the governor to intervene and prevent interruptions in food assistance.