Texas – Millions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits are facing uncertainty as the government shutdown puts these essential programs at risk.

From Houston to the Greater Houston Area, hundreds of thousands could go without food assistance if the shutdown continues into November.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — better known as SNAP — provides monthly benefits to help families afford groceries. If the government shutdown continues, benefits could stop for millions nationwide, including hundreds of thousands right here locally.

READ: Disabled Houston mother fears how she will feed her children as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits

So, what does that look like?

In Harris County, 642,890 people may not receive their SNAP benefits. That’s 300,486 families wh

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