Where Seattle students and families losing SNAP benefits can get help

As SNAP benefits hang in the balance, schools, PTAs, and groups supporting students are rallying to make sure families stay fed.
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Limited Civil Emergency — Seattle OKs $1M a week boost food banks during SNAP uncertainty

The City of Seattle is taking emergency action to help residents through the ongoing government shutdown and emergency funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Monday, the Seattle

In Seattle, neighbors rush to fill the SNAP gap

At Estelita's Library, Toasted, the Asian Counseling and Referral Service and other community hubs, folks provided for each other as government food aid lapsed.

Seattle food pantry sees surge in demand during SNAP benefits freeze

Dignity for Divas usually serves eight women a day. This week, they were asked to feed 90 women amid a surge in need as SNAP benefits remain frozen.

White House Says It Will Make Some SNAP Payments After Trump Threatened to Defy Court

The president suggested earlier in the day that he would withhold food stamp payments despite a court order mandating the administration pay partial benefits.
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