Summary
Texas food banks are getting ready for more people needing help because SNAP benefits in the state will stop on November 1. This change is happening due to the current government shutdown.
Key Facts
- About 3.5 million people in Texas depend on SNAP benefits.
- SNAP benefits are a type of government assistance to help people buy food.
- The benefits will stop on November 1.
- This stop is due to the ongoing government shutdown.
- Food banks in Texas expect more people will need their services when the benefits stop.
- Food banks are preparing to handle more people needing food assistance.
