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A federal government shutdown has halted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Florida's Department of Children and Families confirmed that November SNAP benefits will not be issued until federal funding is restored.
Floridians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to buy food will be impacted in the coming days if the government shutdown continues.
SNAP, sometimes known as "food stamps," is a U.S. federal program designed to help low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food. It provides monthly benefits via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card that can be used to buy groceries at authorized retailers, including supermarkets and convenience stores.
The government shutdown began just after mid

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