MONTGOMERY, Ala. —

Alabama is not among the states helping fund federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, starting Nov. 1.

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Nov. 5 that $2 million in state emergency funds will go to food banks across Alabama to help families affected by the federal government shutdown's impact.

States paying for SNAP benefits

The prospect of nearly 42 million Americans not receiving food assistance has raised concerns across states governed by both political parties.

Some states have committed to maintaining SNAP benefits even if federal payments are halted.

Alabama is not among them.

SNAP benefits help more than 752,000 Alabamians, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities . The state's Department of Health repo

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