As the government shutdown reaches its one-month mark, the nation is preparing for the end of SNAP benefits that assist low-income citizens. In Texas, 3.5 million residents rely on food assistance, costing approximately $617 million per month.

Food assistance will be canceled in November amid the current federal government shutdown, halting benefits for 11% of Texas’ population.

SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. WIC, TANF, Medicaid, and CHIP benefits are currently not affected by the shutdown. Texans should check the Your Texas Benefits website or call 2-1-1 ...

If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.