TOWSON, Md. — On Friday, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced that the County would use more than $4 million to help support residents and federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.

In addition to furloughed federal workers missing paychecks, because of the shutdown, the USDA announced that SNAP benefits will be suspended beginning Saturday, November 1st.

In Baltimore County, around 100,000 people receive SNAP benefits each month.

"Baltimore County is stepping up to make sure families and federal employees in the County aren't left behind," says Klausmeier. "Food insecurity can happen quickly when paychecks stop, and we are helping to bridge that gap."

The County will spend $3 million on food security efforts, including the Community Assistance Network, Caton

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