LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Over a half million Kentuckians could lose their SNAP food assistance benefits if the government shutdown is not ended.

Local families say they are feeling the stress.

“My babies, they get fed at school,” Promise English, a mother of three, said, “but then they come home and they rely on meals to fill their bellies at home. So, it’s stressful. I’ve already thought about what I’m going to do come November.”

SNAP benefits are due to end Nov. 1 if no agreement is reached in Congress.

“It’s going to be a struggle for sure,” English said. “But I think between food banks and family, we should be able to make it through for sure. And our babies should have full bellies.”

Others are not so sure.

“Government shut it down? It’s over, with like, in a minute for me,” Eri

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