Millions to lose SNAP Benefits on November 1

Millions of Americans face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, better known as SNAP, on Saturday, November 1st.  Politico says 25 states have confirmed they’ll be sending letters to program participants to let them know that no checks will be issued in November, due to the ongoing Government Shutdown.

Some of the states include Oregon, Idaho, California, Hawaii, Indiana and others.  Washington officials announced last week that the program will run into the middle portion of November.

Politico also said states are trying to maintain the programs using their own money and emergency funding from the Trump administration, but the money is running out.

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