Big changes for SNAP benefits coming Saturday: https://fox8.com/news/summit-county-officials-pass-emergency-legislation-to-help-snap-recipients/ | Fox 8 News

For the first time, Americans are facing losing food benefits, known as SNAP, due to a shutdown. Around 1-in-8 Americans depend on the program to help pay for groceries. Gina Plata-Nino, the interim director of the Food Research and Action Center, a non-profit that looks at SNAP, says there is a contingency fund that could be used to help cover the costs of the program. The Trump administration says that fund is reserved for emergencies, like helping people in disaster areas. https://cbsn.ws/3La

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that SNAP benefits will no longer be available starting on Nov. 1. However, there are still ways to get the help you need with several food pantries in the city. WHERE TO GET HELP: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/10/27/where-to-find-food-pantries-across-bexar-county-surrounding-areas/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=ksat12 | KSAT 12 & KSAT.com

SNAP Benefits Crisis: What You Need to Know About the Government Shutdown Impact 🍽️ As the government shutdown drags on, nearly 42 million Americans face the risk of losing SNAP benefits by November 1. This could be the worst hunger crisis since the Great Depression. 😢 Learn how this affects families and what can be done. Stay informed and spread awareness! 📢 #GovernmentShutdown #SNAPBenefits #HungerCrisis #FoodInsecurity #StayInformed 🌍✨ | Boncopia