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.

With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.

With SNAP benefits expected to freeze Saturday due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, food banks are preparing for a sharp rise families needing help.

Thousands of older adults across South Florida are at imminent risk of losing crucial food assistance as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1,