COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Democratic state lawmakers in South Carolina called for more action days before food stamp benefits will be paused as the federal government shutdown continues.

SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will not receive federal funding starting Nov. 1 due to Congress not being able to pass a bill to fund the federal government and its programs.

MORE COVERAGE Gov. McMaster activates One SC Fund, State Guard ahead of SNAP benefit freeze GUIDE: What to know in SC as SNAP benefits set to expire

Gov. Henry McMaster announced Tuesday that the One SC Fund was activated alongside the State Guard. McMaster noted that any money donated during this time to the fund would only be used to assist with local programs providing aid to SNAP recipients

See Full Page