SNAP beneficiaries have expressed outrage on social media over the government shutdown that could affect their grocery benefits starting next month — with some even threatening to ransack stores if food stamp payments don’t go through starting Nov. 1.

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SNAP benefits are expected to resume after congressional lawmakers pass a bill funding the federal government, which will end the current shutdown. Currently, Republican and Democratic lawmakers are at a stalemate, having failed to advance any proposed legislation to reopen the government.

The USDA memo said these funds are a reserve for the Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits and cannot be used to cover the upcoming lapse in funding. It also noted that states cannot cover the cost of benefits and be reimbursed as SNAP is a federal program.

Governor Josh Shapiro is taking emergency action as nearly two million Pennsylvanians worry about how they'll afford groceries in the coming days. Governor Josh Shapiro is taking emergency action as nearly two million Pennsylvanians worry about how they'll afford groceries in the coming days.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.

Millions of Texans are expected to be impacted by the halt in SNAP benefits next month, as a result of the government shutdown. Austin-area food banks stay open to help those facing food insecurity.