The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.

Michigan House Democrats introduced a five-bill package to mitigate food access issues for residents at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, while Republicans

Michigan House Democrats want to create a $900 million emergency fund to pay SNAP benefits for 1.4 million people across the state in November.

Millions of Americans could lose SNAP benefits for food assistance if the government shutdown isn't resolved by November 1. Lighthouse CEO Ryan Hertz discusses the impact this could have on the communities they serve.

The federal government shutdown entered Day 28 on Tuesday with no end in sight as the Trump administration warns SNAP benefits will end on Nov. 1.