SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Big changes are coming to Utah’s SNAP benefits starting November 1st, but with a government shutdown in place, advocacy groups are speaking up.

Utahns Against Hunger are concerned about new food stamp rules taking effect on November 1st.

Changes, including expanded work requirements and exemptions, were already scheduled, but with the federal government shut down, hunger advocates say the timing couldn't be worse. Now, they are asking Governor Cox to delay the change until the federal government shutdown ends.

“So now we're in the midst of a government shutdown, and the expectation is they will implement these changes in Nov. 1, but we can't call the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and get guidance on how to do that." Gina Cornia, executive director of Utah

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