Overview
- Gov. Katie Hobbs directed $1.8 million in ARPA funds to food banks and $300,000 to Food Bucks Now, which will provide $30 fresh-produce vouchers to SNAP households at participating markets and community grocers.
- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined other states in suing the Trump administration, alleging the shutdown’s suspension of November SNAP benefits is unlawful.
- State data show 855,273 Arizonans received SNAP in September, representing about 15% of residents who face uncertainty as November disbursements are at risk.
- The Arizona Food Bank Network says it already serves more than 770,000 people each month and is urging donations and volunteers as demand increases.
- Companies and local groups are offering limited support, including DoorDash fee waivers for partner food providers, Gopuff grocery credits for EBT-linked accounts in November, and select free or discounted meals from area restaurants.