SNAP

Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.

Now that the federal government shutdown is over, Kentucky is working to issue full SNAP benefits to the 600,000 residents who receive food assistance.

A number of local organizations and individuals have stepped in to fill the gaps left by federal food assistance.

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

Around 1.4 million Ohio residents receive a total of $264 million in SNAP benefits every month. That breaks down to a monthly average of $190 in SNAP benefits per person.

If you are a SNAP recipient, WVXU has compiled a list of where to find help throughout the Tri-State region.

The USDA will not tap into its reserves to keep SNAP operating during the government shutdown.

Hamilton County commissioners Tuesday heard from social service leaders about the implications of the ongoing government shutdown, including potential impacts on food and housing aid.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that more than 600,000 Kentuckians rely on the benefits.

A Feeding America lobbyist breaks down how cuts to SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could increase hunger in Ohio.