Over 1 million SNAP beneficiaries in Massachusetts may be left without food due to government shutdown, other US states also raise alarm; Massachusetts governor reveals plans to tackle situation as ti
Published on: Oct. 25, 2025, 4:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Governor Maura Healey warns that over 1 million Massachusetts residents may lose food stamp benefits if the US government shutdown continues past November 1, 2025. Federal funding for SNAP is insufficient, and the state cannot match the monthly federal allocation. Healey is seeking donations and urging President Trump to release contingency funds.
