Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is warning residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prepare for a lapse in benefits beginning November 1.

Lee said the delay in reopening the government will directly affect Tennessee families, as the state has no authority to issue federal SNAP funds or load benefits onto customer cards. He added that his administration is coordinating with nonprofit organizations to help families in need until federal operations resume.

“Congress has a responsibility to fund the federal government, and while Democrats continue to hold federal dollars hostage, my administration is working with members of the faith community and nonprofit partners to ensure Tennessee families do not go hungry,” Lee said. “I share the frustration of hardwork

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