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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry,

As the government shutdown persists, roughly 27,400 Alachua County residents who rely on federal assistance to buy groceries will lose their benefits Nov. 1.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

Approximately 1.4 million Ohioans receive a total of $264 million in food benefits from SNAP each month. The average monthly SNAP benefit per person is about $190.

I hate the fact that we are here. But the reality in Maryland is that we are here,” Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday at the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.

SNAP benefits will lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Gov. JB Pritzker ordered $20 million for food banks to help, as food pantries are already seeing increasing demand.

Millions of Texans are expected to be impacted by the halt in SNAP benefits next month, as a result of the government shutdown. Austin-area food banks stay open to help those facing food insecurity.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces $10 million in state funds for food banks as SNAP benefits are expected to lapse due to the government shutdown.