BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As the nation braces for a potential suspension of food-stamp funding Sunday, the city of Birmingham is preparing for what could come next.

Mayor Randall Woodfin is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to discuss the possible loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to locals.

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, over 752,000 people across Alabama rely on SNAP, representing 1 in 7 people statewide, or roughly 15% of the population.

The loss of SNAP benefits come as the U.S. government remains shut down as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on setting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Watch the full press conference here.

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