"New Yorkers who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could see their benefits cut off starting Saturday. The withholding of federal funds that support the program for 42 million Americans, including about 1.8 million New York City residents, during the ongoing government shutdown is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. A ruling is expected by Friday, Oct. 31."
"Food banks and pantries across the city, already strained by earlier federal funding cuts this year, are bracing for a surge in demand if the pause in food aid for low-income residents takes effect as planned on Nov. 1. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance said it will notify SNAP households by Saturday about the status of their November benefits."
"Year-round, soup kitchens and food pantries help feed New Yorkers in need, and there are many ways to find them across the city. The city offers an interactive map of food resources, including kosher, halal, mobile, and HIV-specific options, at finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp. The Food Bank for New York City lists hunger relief sites at foodbanknyc.org/get-help, while Hunger Free America provides neighborhood-by-neighborhood guides in English, Spanish, Russian, French, Chinese, and Polish at hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/neighborhoodguidestofoodassistance."
Federal funding supporting SNAP could be paused starting Nov. 1, risking benefits for about 1.8 million New York City residents. A federal lawsuit challenges the withholding and a ruling is expected Oct. 31. Food banks and pantries across the city are already strained and preparing for increased demand. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will notify households about November benefits. Multiple city and nonprofit resources provide searchable maps and multilingual guides, and 311 can help locate nearby pantries. Operating days and requirements vary, so callers should contact locations before visiting.
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