Nearly 3 million Floridians could lose access to food assistance next month if the ongoing federal government shutdown extends into November, state officials confirmed this week.

For many families, that uncertainty is already hitting home.

"People need something to eat, this is America," said Ejoio Bamaw, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient fearful of what's to come. "Why would you cut the food stamps? People need it, we have to survive."

State warns of halted November SNAP payments

The Florida Department of Children and Families stated that November SNAP benefits will not be distributed if the shutdown continues and federal funding is not restored.

While officials emphasized that October payments will be issued as usual, they warned that the situation cou

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