ATLANTA - A major lifeline for families across Georgia is on the line as the federal government shutdown continues with no clear end in sight. Nearly 42 million Americans rely on monthly help buying groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. But unless Congress reaches a deal soon, those benefits could be cut off starting Nov. 1.

In Georgia alone, nearly 1.4 million people — including more than 640,000 children — rely on SNAP to put food on the table.

What we know:

State officials say the USDA has warned that current federal funding cannot cover November’s payments if the shutdown continues. Families can still use the funds already on their cards for now, but EBT cards may stop working beginning Nov. 1 . Click here to view your EBT car

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