In the midst of a national legal battle over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Georgia has started the process of implementing expanded work requirements for people getting the food aid.

Nonprofits, businesses and local governments are stepping up to help people experiencing food insecurity as SNAP benefits are paused.

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she took the train instead of a flight from Washington to her home state of Georgia because of "flight delays and cancellations" as the government shutdown disrupts hundreds of flights and snarls travelers' plans.

Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid. Atlanta launched an emergency plan to prevent water shutoffs and evictions as 1.5 million Georgians risk losing SNAP. Food banks warn demand is already up 70 percent, and advocates say even brief cuts could harm health and education statewide.

Feeding Georgia is one of the state’s most reliable sources for families with food insecurity. Their reach includes seven regional food banks and collaboration with other organizations willing to provide relief. Feeding America Partner Food Bank. To find a food bank near you, visit their website for more information.

A picture going viral on social media says Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering free kids meals during the SNAP freeze. But is it true?

Confusion over funding for SNAP benefits is causing many recipients to worry whether they’ll be able to put food on the table.

Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Executive Director Mary Jean Crouch said they started buying more food before November 1 because they knew it could get to a moment like this.