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The halt could cut off $614 million in food aid to 3.5 million people in Texas, including 1.7 million children.

A sudden surge in hunger is hitting the local community as SNAP benefits are frozen and the federal government shut down continues. TPR has compiled a resource list of area organizations providing meals and support.

Moon is one of the 284,000 Bexar County residents who uses Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the federal food benefits will not go out on Nov. 1 because the “well has run dry” on funding amid the government shutdown.

This comes in the wake of the continued federal government shutdown and the recent announcement that SNAP will not be funded for November.

About 284,000 people receive SNAP benefits in Bexar County, but that benefit will dry up on Saturday. That’s about $45.5 million distributed each month. There are about 128,000 Bexar County households using SNAP benefits, with the average home receiving $385 per month according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM): Provides groceries, clothing, and other services. Groceries are often available once every two months per family. Locations: 110 McCullough Ave & 5048 Zavala (check their site for specific service details and hours)

The San Antonio-based grocer is giving $5 million to food banks across the state and $1 million to Meals on Wheels Texas.

Together with the volunteer support of H-E-B Partners, these gifts further the retailer’s mission to help Texans in need.

SAN ANTONIO - Thousands of San Antonio residents relying on food assistance are anxiously monitoring the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 22nd day, as fu

The move comes as officials began notifying Texans that benefits from the Supplemental Food Assistance and Nutrition Program, or SNAP, will be cut off in November if the government shutdown continues.