“For at least some states, USDA’s understanding is that the system changes states must implement to provide the reduced benefit amounts will take anywhere from a few weeks to up to several months,” Patrick Penn, the USDA official who oversees SNAP, wrote in the court document Monday.

As the nation's longest federal government shutdown continues, many Kentuckians who rely on SNAP benefits are suddenly finding themselves without the help they count on each month.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he received confirmation from the federal government that the SNAP payment process would begin Nov. 6.

Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced via video that Team Kentucky members worked through the night to process the partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits released by the federal administration.

From COVID to natural disasters, organizers say they are using lessons learned to keep their people fed and healthy if and when SNAP benefits run dry.

As the government shutdown stretches into its 27th day, families across Kentucky who depend on federal food benefits are growing more anxious about what could come

Delays in SNAP benefits are pushing more people to food pantries. In Northern Kentucky, a new community fund aims to keep shelves stocked and families fed.

A Lexington restaurant is giving out free meals to students, helping those who may not get dinner because of a void in SNAP benefits.