“If SNAP benefits are not distributed in November, the effects will be felt immediately,” said Maria Raha of Philabundace, the city’s largest food bank. “This will leave over 800,000 people in our region without access to the food they need — including mostly families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities."

Missouri is transferring over $10 million in funding to feed seniors and $5 million to go to food banks. Federal food benefits won't be distributed in November due to the government shutdown.

As the government shut down continues past the one month mark, there's growing concern over a potential lapse in SNAP benefits.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Wednesday that the state will expedite food assistance for Missourians before federally-funded SNAP benefits run out in November.

Nearly 5.5 million Californians will lose CalFresh (SNAP) benefits starting November 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Louisiana has announced today that SNAP benefits will be funded specifically for the elderly, disabled, and children across the state as the government shutdown continues.

Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid. Atlanta launched an emergency plan to prevent water shutoffs and evictions as 1.5 million Georgians risk losing SNAP. Food banks warn demand is already up 70 percent, and advocates say even brief cuts could harm health and education statewide.