RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Starting in November, millions of North Carolinians will lose access to food assistance as a result of the federal government shutdown, according to the North Carolina Department of Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture.

While there are emergency funds available, in a notice sent to state agencies, the USDA said those funds will not be used if the shutdown continues into next month. The department's reasoning for this is the contingency only comes into effect when the money allotted for SNAP benefits runs out, and regular benefit funding no longer exists in this situation.

"SNAP contingency funds are only available to supplement regular monthly benefits when amounts have been appropriated for, but are insufficient to cover, benefits," the n

See Full Page