SNAP benefits could stop in November; local charities prepare for impact

BATON ROUGE — SNAP benefits, the food stamps many families depend on, could stop coming on Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues.

Gov. Jeff Landry says he’s working with other states and lawmakers to ensure seniors, children, and people with disabilities don’t go hungry.

So far, no specific plan has been announced, and local food banks and shelters are already preparing for a surge in demand…

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