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Over 1.4 million Georgia residents will lose their SNAP and EBT benefits on Nov. 1 if contingency funds meant to keep the programs operating aren't released. However, efforts are underway at metro Atlanta food justice organizations and nonprofits to help people in need fill in the gaps.

Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs around $8 billion per month and helps approximately 42 million low- and no-income Americans buy food and other groceries. Preliminary data from the USDA shows the value of SNAP benefits sent out to recipients in May 2025 was $7,

As the community braces for potential reductions in SNAP benefits, local organizations and schools are mobilizing to support vulnerable populations, highlighting the critical role of food assistance programs.