KPRC 2 received more information on how the federal government is calculating the reduced SNAP benefits for the month of November as the government shutdown endures its record-tying 35th day.

Dallas College opens public food pantries Saturday amid SNAP benefits suspension in a North Texas Food Bank partnership

In October, Gamble learned that SNAP benefits would be suspended on November 1 due to the government shutdown. “It’s kind of heartbreaking,” Gamble told Teen Vogue. Gamble, who lives with her partner and their dog,

If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is making a major impact in the fight against hunger with a $500,000 donation to local food banks, responding to growing community needs during the ongoing government shutdown and the pause on SNAP funding.

The Central Texas Food Bank expects to spend roughly four times its monthly budget to support Austin-area SNAP recipients.

The Trump administration on Monday said it will restart SNAP food benefits. However, the payment amount will be cut substantially, and San Antonio residents may not see benefits return until early next week.

The calls to the Republican governor came as the food stamp program was set to run out of funding amid the government shutdown.