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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The government shutdown hit day 29 on Wednesday. On Nov. 1, SNAP benefits are set to lapse.

WPTV listened to people in our area who will face the brunt of the impact if those benefits end.

WATCH: Nearly 3 million Floridians could potentially lose benefits How lapse in SNAP benefits could impact Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast

Reporter Tyler Hatfield spoke to Jason Chiquelin, who said he is on SNAP, and was waiting to get food at the food bank at the United Haitian Baptist Church.

Chiquelin could be one of the nearly 3 million Floridians to potentially lose their benefits come Nov. 1.

“It's a scary time,” said Chiquelin. “I've been stocking up, knowing that this was about to happen.”

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