10 things to know about the SNAP food aid crisis and what’s being done

The nation’s largest food assistance program, SNAP, has been at the center of a political showdown that’s left millions of Americans — 2 million in Pennsylvania — wondering how they’ll put food on the table. Here’s what you need to know: 1. SNAP benefits froze Nov. 1 The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 halted monthly SNAP payments starting Nov. 1. That’s a big deal because SNAP, often called food stamps, helps about 42 million Americans &md