NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee has announced “ FeedTN ” a new rapid response resource for Tennesseans affected by the potential loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amidst the ongoing government shutdown.

Lee announced that the FeedTN.org platform will connect Tennesseans with resources and opportunities to serve.

Funding for SNAP will run out if the government shutdown continues through Saturday, November 1.

“The longer Democrats wait to reopen the government, the more delays customers can expect as the program restarts. Any remaining benefits from previous months may still be accessed in November,” Lee said.

The governor’s office stated that Tennessee is unable to utilize state dollars to provide SNAP benefits because the state lacks a mechan

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