SAN ANTONIO — Millions of Texans could be cut off from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if the federal government shutdown continues for much longer.

According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, SNAP benefits for November won’t be issued if the government shutdown continues past Oct. 27.

At least 3.5 million people in the Lone Star State depend on SNAP to put food on the table each month.

The potential halting of SNAP benefits has prompted the San Antonio Food Bank to prepare. The nonprofit, which helps more than 105,000 people weekly, has lately been assisting thousands of federal employees affected by the shutdown.

“We’ve seen lots of federal agencies, from TSA agents to Border Patrol,” said Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Ba

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