Food assistance, health care costs, air travel, and military pay all face major strain if the shutdown extends beyond this week.

More than a million Ohioans who receive SNAP benefits are preparing to lose those benefits if the shutdown is not resolved by Nov. 1. This leaves local food pantries in a rush to prepare for an influx of visitors.

"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.

As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a potential suspension beginning Nov. 1, Michigan State University officials and student advocates are preparing to assist students who rely on the program for food support — increasing food bank capacity and coordinating with local partners.

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The total amount available would be up to $26 million. The total amount necessary to fund SNAP benefits in West Virginia for a month is about $47 million.

The loss of SNAP benefits could have long-term economic impacts — affecting grocery prices, jobs and store longevity.

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With 600,000 Coloradans losing benefits, one analyst describes the state aid as ‘trying to plow a field with a fork.'

Nearly 2 million Illinois residents depend on SNAP to help pay for groceries. As the government shutdown continues, they’re scrambling to find other ways to feed their families.