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SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms
Recipients of SNAP food assistance benefits across the country face a looming deadline: Come Nov. 1, their cards may not get refilled because of the government shutdown in Washington.

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N.J. food banks face ‘unsustainable surge’ as SNAP funding set to expire
SNAP recipients told to purchase shelf-stable goods as funding deadline looms amid government shutdown
US States Warn Food Aid Benefits Will Halt if Federal Shutdown Drags On
U.S. states this week warned food aid recipients that their benefits may not be distributed in November if the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.

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SNAP benefits: Virginia declares a state of emergency; other states prep for fallout as shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans
Trump ‘absolutely’ supports legislation to extend SNAP benefits, White House says
Thousands in Poconos will miss November SNAP payments if federal shutdown continues
“Without the reopening of the federal government, November SNAP payments will not be made to Pennsylvanians,” the press release stated, adding that Pennsylvania “cannot backfill these costs.”

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N.J. food assistance programs could be interrupted soon if government shutdown continues, officials say
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County workers say SNAP halt will harm Minnesota families
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Florida SNAP recipients will not get benefits for November, pending federal funds

As the government shutdown continued into its 24th day Friday, Florida SNAP recipients are closer to not having their benefits for the month of November.
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