SNAP funding crisis: greater New Bedford turns to food banks, pantries for emergency relief

As of November 4, 2025, SNAP faces major disruptions from the federal shutdown that started in late October, affecting over 42 million recipients. The program depleted its main funding over the weekend, delaying benefits. On November 3, the Trump administration used a $4.65 billion USDA contingency fund to restore about 50% of November allotments for …