Alabama is not among the states that are getting involved ahead of the suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, starting Nov. 1. The prospect of nearly 42 million Americans not receiving food assistance has raised concerns across states governed by both political parties.

There are food banks, pantries and warm food options available in North Alabama that are open. This list will be updated as more are announced: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Some of the free pantries include the following: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Alabama residents may lose SNAP food benefits as the federal government shutdown continues, leaving thousands uncertain about November assistance.

Alabama families are facing uncertainties as the loss of SNAP benefits and the government shutdown mean they are losing critical access to food.

With the government still shut down, SNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama. That’s why some families may be scrambling to do what they can to put food on the table.

SNAP recipients in Alabama are bracing for impact as benefits are set to end on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Some Alabama business owners are also preparing for how business could be affected.

Part of that money will go towards a community food drive for those who have lost a critical way to feed themselves and their loved ones. That is nearly one in four households in Birmingham, Woodfin said.

For some Alabama grocery stores, there’s not a whole lot of wiggle room. Jimmy Wright of Wright’s Market in Opelika said around 35% of his customers use SNAP. And since he can’t cut his fixed costs, he indicated might be looking at payroll to make up for some of the losses.