The same report found that 89.4% of SNAP recipients were U.S born citizens, meaning less than 11% of SNAP participants were foreign-born. Of the latter figure, 6.2% were naturalized citizens, 1.1% were refugees and 3.3% were other noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents and other eligible noncitizens.

One expert told Newsweek that "years of evidence point to the fact that noncitizens use SNAP at lower rates than U.S. citizens."

DoorDash is delivering one million free meals nationwide through its food-bank network. The company is waiving delivery and service fees on grocery

The Nashville Farmer’s Market has brought back an initiative, with the help of a state grant, that doubles SNAP and EBT benefits for qualifying families, offering relief as the federal food assistance program faces uncertainty.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the prospect of November's SNAP benefits going unpaid indefinitely is growing closer.

We will be ready to resume issuances as soon as the federal government allows.” The DHS has answers regarding how SNAP benefits are impacted. Here are the Frequently Asked Questions listed on their website: Will I still be able to use my current SNAP benefits already loaded onto my EBT card from October or past months?

If the federal government shutdown continues, there will be a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come Saturday, Nov. 1.

As the government shutdown continues, the Trump administration announced last week that federal food aid will not be distributed.