BOISE BENCH, Idaho — About 130,000 Idahoans rely on food stamps, and in two weeks, SNAP benefits could be suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Wednesday marks 22 days since the government shutdown paused federal funding. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has asked the state to temporarily pause the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.

That means in two weeks, Idahoans who depend on those food stamps could lose that financial support. Local food banks are feeling the pressure as neighbors step up to help.

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