ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, more than 40 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are facing uncertainty.
SNAP benefits are expected to pause starting Saturday, Nov. 1, if there’s no deal to fund the government. More than 100,000 people in Monroe County rely on SNAP, according to a state report from July.
News10NBC’s Kristi Blake spoke with small business owners who accept EBT cards to understand the impact of the potential food assistance pause. She also looks at how DoorDash plans to support food pantries…