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PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans will lose access to SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, as a freeze on the program goes into effect.

In response, Gov. Katie Hobbs is pledging $1.8 million to help those losing their benefits, but the extra assistance doesn’t stop there. Food banks and business owners are also stepping up to pay it forward.

Big picture view:

The governor announced that $1.5 million will go to food banks across the state to fill the gap where SNAP leaves off.

Another $300,000 will go to an emergency fresh food program. But the help doesn't stop there.

Local perspective:

Customers at LoveBite Dumplings are buying more food than they need, one meal for themselves and a second one for a complete stranger, paying it forward like Rihana and her boyfriend did.

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