ATLANTA - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP , will pause in Georgia at the end of the week because of a lack of federal funding, leaving roughly 1.6 million Georgians who receive benefits without assistance.

SNAP to pause in Georgia

What we know:

Roughly 1.6 million Georgians depend on SNAP assistance. Many are seniors, disabled adults, low-income women, and their children.

They all stand to lose their benefits on Saturday if Congress does not reach a resolution.

Food pantries across metro Atlanta are already feeling the strain.

Get more details on the upcoming SNAP suspension:

What users must know now

How you can help those impacted by upcoming pause

Where you can get free food in metro Atlanta

How to get free or discounted groceries

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