No SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to government shutdown
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The federal government shutdown entered Day 28 on Tuesday with no end in sight as the Trump administration warns SNAP benefits will end on Nov. 1.
The government shutdown has officially entered its 4th week, with Democrats and Republicans still at a stalemate on day 28.
With the help of donations, the Tulsa Farmers' Market is providing 100 families who rely on SNAP with $20 to shop at the market until the end of the year.
Food banks across New Jersey are seeing signs of mounting demand as the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts services.
The food stamps program used by 42 million Americans will cease to be provided unless Congress reaches a new funding deal.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn signed onto bill to pay for food assistance for 42 million Americans until Congress can reach a deal to open the government.
Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists