WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — SNAP benefits may be delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Kansas Department for Children and Families said Tuesday.

The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service has informed states that if the shutdown continues, there will not be enough funding to pay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits for November.

This could affect over 93,000 Kansas households, comprising nearly 188,000 Kansans who rely on the benefits each month.

The potential delay in SNAP benefits comes at a critical time, as the holiday season approaches and food banks and pantries face increased demand. In a news release, the DCF said that it is monitoring the situation and is prepared to distribute benefits within 72 hours of receiving federal approval.

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