MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to expire for millions of Americans on Nov. 1 without a deal in Congress to end a government shutdown , new data shows that more than 450,000 Minnesotans could be affected.

Minnesotans on SNAP

What we know:

The program, formerly referred to as food stamps, currently benefits 41 million recipients throughout the U.S.

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , the program plays, "a critical role in reducing poverty, improving health and economic outcomes, supporting people who are paid low wages, and serving as the first line of defense against hunger during economic downturns."

In Minnesota, 7.8% of the population participates in the program – a total of 451,966 p

See Full Page