Seattle City Council approves food assistance funding

Washington is one of the states that signed onto a lawsuit against the Trump administration to fund SNAP. While it's unclear how quickly SNAP families will get access to those funds, leaders in our state are looking to fill in the gaps.

Open enrollment begins Nov. 1: Here's how expensive health care will be

Funding for federal food assistance through SNAP is expected to expire Nov. 1. That means nearly 930,000 people in Washington may face food insecurity. On top of that, open enrollment also begins Nov. 1. This morning on Good Day Seattle, Alex Jacquez, chief of policy and advocacy at the Groundwork Collaborative, talks about the average premium increases Americans can expect.average premiums increases Americans can expect.

Preparing for US SNAP funding freeze: Where to find deals on food

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, 42 million Americans are preparing for a SNAP funding freeze starting Nov. 1. This morning on Good Day Seattle, University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato offers tips for families facing food insecurity and shares where to find deals.

SNAP benefits ending: Here's what that means in WA

As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.