The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a major piece of the U.S. social safety net used by nearly 42 million, or about 1 in 8 Americans, to help buy groceries.

Even once the partial funds start flowing, it could take several days or more for families to receive benefits.

Channel 2’s Richard Elliot reached out to the Georgia government office that administers SNAP payments, and it says, basically, they’re waiting to hear from the feds about how to move forward. Warnock toured the Community Market on Monday to see how it serves its SNAP customers.

While funding for SNAP benefits remains in flux during the government shutdown, Charleston-area residents are donating canned goods and funds for pantries.

Bozeman restaurants and organizations are providing free meals and food assistance as the government shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits.

Food banks and local assistance programs are expecting to feed thousands of additional Coloradans amid the lapse of SNAP benefits in November. Many reported seeing increasing demand in late October. Because of the federal

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Austin-area businesses, churches and nonprofits are offering free meals to help people affected by the delays. Here’s where to get help if you need it and help others if you can.