SNAP, Georgia and November benefits
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With SNAP benefits set to not go out on Nov. 1, Atlantans already struggling with food assistance face new uncertainty.
Starting Saturday, millions of Americans will lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government shutdown continues.
Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock have joined a group of lawmakers pushing the federal government to continue funding SNAP.
Georgia DHS says SNAP food benefits for more than 687,000 households will end November 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. Families are urged to plan ahead and use remaining funds now.
Georgia confirms November SNAP benefits on hold amid shutdown; some states advising recipients to conserve remaining benefits and prioritize non-perishable foods.
People are appealing to the South Carolina and Georgia governors to come to the rescue of SNAP recipients as federal funding ends.
WTOC spoke to leaders at the Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia about how they're helping families who may be affected by potential SNAP funding cuts.
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