GREENVILLE, S.C. —

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster held a news conference Tuesday to talk about the state's response to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits being halted on Nov. 1.

(Watch full news conference in video player above)

Last week, it was announced the benefits would be halted beginning in November due to the government shutdown.

In response, McMaster announced the activation of the Central Carolina Community Foundation's One SC Fund and directed the South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) to assist food banks statewide.

"While South Carolina cannot fully replace federal SNAP benefits, we can and we will step up to help our neighbors," said Gov. McMaster. "By activating the One SC Fund and with the assistance of the State Guard, we're supporting Sout

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