OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As the federal government shutdown drags on with no resolution in sight, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) says thousands of Oklahomans who rely on SNAP to afford food will lose their benefits starting Nov. 1.

The shutdown has left Oklahoma’s congressional delegation offering blame—without willingness to compromise—while local organizations scramble to fill the gap and keep people fed.

Congress remains at a standstill, with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson keeping the House closed and the U.S. Senate unable to reach a funding agreement.

News 4 reached out to every member of Oklahoma City’s congressional delegation on Tuesday.

Offices for Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and Congressman Tom Cole did not respond.

Senators Markwayne Mullin and James Lank

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