The government remains shut down and the 1.4 million low-income Georgians who rely on SNAP to purchase food are at risk of losing funding by Friday.

The USDA announced that SNAP benefits would become unavailable starting Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. FOX LOCAL's Judayah Murray shares a free resource to help you find food assistance in your zip code.

More than a million Georgians could be cut off from receiving SNAP benefits if the federal government shutdown drags into next month. Why it matters: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is federally funded,

As the Nov. 1 expiration deadline for the country’s SNAP approaches, Georgia seniors in particular are starting to get a little worried.

Months after a cyberattack on a call center for SNAP recipients, beneficiaries have struggled to obtain access to their benefits.

Due to the government shutdown, many people across the two-state won’t receive SNAP benefits after October 31st. New Disabled South wants to step in and help the disabled in several southern states including Georgia and South Carolina.

Georgia DHS says SNAP food benefits for more than 687,000 households will end November 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. Families are urged to plan ahead and use remaining funds now.

With federal funding running out for the SNAP program that feeds millions of people in Georgia and South Carolina, it may be up to the state governments to act.

With a potential lapse in federal food assistance starting November 1, several local restaurants are stepping up to help families who rely on SNAP benefits put

More than 687,000 Georgia households could lose access to SNAP benefits next month if the federal government shutdown continues, putting pressure on food banks already seeing increased demand.