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Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used by 42 million Americans, is set to run dry on Saturday as the U.S. government shutdown continues.
Officials moved $450 million in emergency funds for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children on Friday, even as a larger food aid program remains dark.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.
About 91% of veterans said they were concerned about losing access to food assistance because of the federal government shutdown, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits set to run dry Nov. 1, according to a poll from Mission Roll Call.
SNAP benefits could be affected Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how many would be affected from Ohio's major counties.
Here is a list of food assistance resources available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
While Tennessee is not allocating funds to continue the SNAP program in the state, it is working with food pantries to help residents in other ways.
Longmont Food Rescue operates 24/7 community fridges that are open to all with no questions asked. They also run Produce in the Parking Lot at 600 Collyer Street on Sundays from 1-2 p.m on odd weeks of the month, and at the YMCA at 950 Lashley Street on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
Rogers Public Schools provides various resources for food insecure and homeless students, including a food pantry and free breakfast.
Help is on the way for Americans who rely on food stamps. However, it could still be some time before SNAP recipients see that money.