1.4M Georgians face looming SNAP cutoff amid shutdown

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Nearly 1.4 million Georgians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could lose benefits Nov. 1 without a deal in Washington.

That would leave low-income families uncertain about food access through the holidays.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns SNAP benefits will dry up in a matter of weeks without congressional action to end the government shutdown…

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