SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's office is requesting to change the state's SNAP program and restrict certain food and beverages. The governor's office says the changes would promote healthier food, but it may add headaches for customers and grocers.

Gov. Mike Kehoe says the alteration prioritizes healthy foods and nutritional value. It would restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase candy, prepared desserts, soda and other drinks.

Kansas City is a regional hub for federal offices and the almost 30,000 federal workers who make up the largest workforce in the area. Many of those workers are furloughed without pay, their agencies closed until the government reopens.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants states to provide personal information about SNAP applicants dating back to 2020. But Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is refusing, despite the threat of losing millions in federal funding and a lawsuit from state Attorney General Kris Kobach.

The federal government is trying to withhold funds from the state. But there is a way Kansas can keep the money.

The federal government asked for Social Security numbers, addresses and other personal information from food assistance recipients in Kansas. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won’t hand it over, and Republicans say that the state could lose federal funds as a result.

New federal legislation has changed who qualifies for food stamps and health care benefits like Medicaid. Under President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' most refugees and people receiving asylum are no longer eligible.

Grocery stores accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in 12 states will soon have to accommodate new exclusions to the program. Industry advocates say the changes will be expensive, especially for smaller retailers.

The USDA has requested Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and more personal information of Kansans who have received food assistance. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has joined a lawsuit with other states challenging the Trump administration's demands.

Researchers and grocery stores say the Republican-backed law, which will reduce federal food benefits, only makes it harder for markets to survive because the profit margins are already so low.

Changes to federal food assistance could cause thousands of Kansans to lose some or all of their benefits. The consequences for low-income families will depend now, more than ever, on state lawmakers. Plus: When you're shopping the produce section of a grocery store, you probably want to buy local — but that food probably traveled a long way to get there.