Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding is set to lapse on Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown , creating uncertainty for more than 1 million Massachusetts residents and 42 million people nationwide who rely on food stamps.

Massachusetts is one of 25 states that are suing the Trump administration to keep benefits flowing, but there are also efforts underway to shore up food banks in anticipation of the funding freeze .

Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday that the state is advancing a $4 million payment from the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance program to local food banks in order to help them meet increased demand. And a partnership with the United Way to benefit Massachusetts food pantries and community-based organizations has raised $1.3 milli

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