ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - As of Nov. 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are not available in Georgia as the government shutdown continues.

About 1.4 million Georgians, or 1 in 8 residents, rely on SNAP to put food on the table, government data shows. Recipients can still use leftover funds from previous months, but no new money will be added to the EBT cards.

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In the face of hunger, several metro Atlanta organizations are pitching in, from food banks to churches to local governments.

Here’s a map of Georgia’s regional food banks:

Here’s a list of where you can find free food in metro Atlanta:

Food banks/nonprofits

Atlanta Communi

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