SNAP benefits set to end on Nov. 1
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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.
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Atlanta area food bank says they can not act as long-term replacement for SNAP shortage
Atlanta Community Food Bank is steadfast in their commitment to stocking the shelves of their partner food pantries, but said no food bank can act as a long-term replacement for SNAP.
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Georgia family advocate group warns of SNAP benefits ending as Doordash looks to assist food banks
ATLANTA — As more than 1.4 million Georgians prepare to lose food stamp or SNAP benefits starting November 1, local food banks are getting help from DoorDash to keep the food moving. Bagel Rescue here in Atlanta is one of more than 300 organizations that partners with DoorDash for low-cost fees to transport food.
More than 687,000 Georgia households could lose access to SNAP benefits next month if the federal government shutdown continues, putting pressure on food banks already seeing increased demand.
The article describes the impact of the federal government shutdown on Georgia's SNAP recipients who risk losing benefits by November 1.
People are appealing to the South Carolina and Georgia governors to come to the rescue of SNAP recipients as federal funding ends.