The hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will go without their benefits starting Saturday, Nov. 1, amid the ongoing government shutdown, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
SNAP is a federal program that provides low-income families with monthly benefits and food stamps to afford healthy food. Here’s what to know.
SNAP benefits run out for millions of Americans
About 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP will be without benefits beginning Saturday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, which oversees the program, said in a message on its website that no benefits will be issued.
How many Kentuckians receive SNAP benefits?
Nearly 600,000 Kentuckians rely on SNAP benefits for food assistance. Gov. Andy Beshear said the commonwealth would fund the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program through November in the absence of federal support, but funding is uncertain for December, The Courier Journal reported.
Local public health officials have also expressed concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services. More than 100,000 Kentuckians rely on WIC, according to the White House Council of Economic Advisors.
Where to find food in the Louisville area when SNAP benefits run out
Here are some food resources available in the Louisville area. Visit the Louisville Metro Government website for a full list.
- Black Market KY
- Dare to Care
- Feed Louisville
- Feed the City, Inc.
- Franciscan Kitchen
- Neighborhood House
- St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
- The Lord’s Kitchen Ministries
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