NEW ORLEANS —

Time is ticking for another federal program that could lose funding as the historic government shutdown continues.

SNAP, also known as food stamps, could soon be slashed, affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Southeast Louisiana. Advertisement

As the federal government's shutdown continues, SNAP benefits could be next on the chopping block — something Alexandra London thinks isn't a good idea.

"I think we should still be able to get our food stamps, for real," said London.

Last week, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced funding for SNAP benefits could run out by November.

"We're going to run out of money in two weeks. So you're talking about millions and millions of vulnerable families, of hungry families, that are not going to have access to these pro

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