BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

LIVE: Listen to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is holding a news conference to discuss the loss of SNAP benefits in Alabama.

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 Depar

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