LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nonprofits across Nebraska are bracing for the uncertainty of a possible government shutdown.

For food access programs, the stakes are much higher.

Local nonprofit, Nebraska Appleseed, serves as the bridge for many families who rely on these types of programs.

The Food and Nutrition Access Program Manager, Eric Savaiano, said the biggest issue right now is the amount of unknowns.

“SNAP participants can likely expect SNAP benefits to be good through October at least,” he said. “If the government shutdown lasts longer than a few weeks, it’s challenging to anticipate. We don’t know what will happen but November benefits are more in jeopardy.”

Those benefits support thousands of Nebraskans struggling with food insecurity.

While Nebraska Appleseed said they’ll do ev

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