MONTGOMERY, Ala. —

Alabama is not among the states that are getting involved ahead of the suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, starting Nov. 1.

States paying for SNAP benefits

The prospect of nearly 42 million Americans not receiving food assistance has raised concerns across states governed by both political parties.

Some states have committed to maintaining SNAP benefits even if federal payments are halted.

Alabama is not among them.

SNAP benefits help more than 752,000 Alabamians, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities . The state's Department of Health reports there are approximately 110,000 to 112,000 WIC participants.

"As Alabama DHR noted, SNAP benefits are 100% federally funded, and theref

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