BATON ROUGE — SNAP benefits, the food stamps many families depend on, could stop coming on November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues.

Governor Jeff Landry says he’s working with other states and lawmakers to ensure seniors, children, and people with disabilities don’t go hungry.

So far, no specific plan has been announced, and local food banks and shelters are already preparing for a surge in demand.

St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge serves meals every day of the year. CEO Sunnie Johnson-Lain says the nonprofit is discussing ways to further stretch their resources.

"We generally serve nearly 300 people. So we're talking to our team about how we are going to manage to maybe serve more folks," Johnson-Lain said.

The team is considering adding services like breakfast or

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