LIST: East Texas businesses band together to aid as SNAP benefits set to be suspended Nov. 1

TYLER, Texas — As the government shutdown continues, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to be suspended Nov. 1.

Several East Texas businesses and organizations are stepping up to help their neighbors in need ahead of this potential loss.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, check out the list below:

Geek World in Tyler starting Nov. 1 will be using 10% of sales to provide food assistance. They will also be giving non-perishable food to those that need it. For more information call 903-363-9751.

Ruby's Mexican Restaurants are giving back during the month of November, giving out 10 meals a day. For more information, email events@rubysfoodtruck.com.

Scratch Kitchen Provisions food truck is giving out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those i