By Zachary Stieber The federal food stamp program was suspended starting Nov. 1, as the program ran out of congressional allocations amid the government shutdown—although at least some participants may soon receive their normal benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides an average of $187.20 per month to its approximately 42 million low-income participants, […]
Tag: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The United States Department of Agriculture, also known as the Agriculture Department, is the federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.
