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State leaders, local nonprofits weigh in on SNAP benefit cuts across Carolinas

October 28, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The government shutdown is forcing SNAP benefits out of the hands of millions of Americans throughout the country beginning Nov. 1. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster announced emergency food funds in the midst of snap cut impacts due to the shutdown. …

NC Attorney General Jackson suing USDA over suspension of SNAP benefits

October 28, 2025

State AG Jeff Jackson said SNAP serves more than 600,000 children in North Carolina, including more than 40,000 under 18 months old. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of Management and Budget for suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown, affecting 1.4 million North Carolinians.…