As the federal government shutdown continues, Democratic-leaning states are turning state-run websites and online resources into a platform to push back against the Trump administration, and the SNAP freeze is at the center of the effort.

Massachusetts’ SNAP page informs residents at the top of their SNAP page that President Trump has frozen November benefits, affecting all who rely on the program. New York warns that November SNAP benefits and Home Energy Assistance Program applications are delayed due to the federal funding lapse, urging citizens to contact Congress about the impact. Illinois released a rather strong statement putting the reason for the shutdown and SNAP benefits cut is Trump’s administration.

Pennsylvania posted their own statement nearly echoing some of the federal g

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