A significant reduction in food assistance has been announced in Michigan, as SNAP recipients will receive about half of their normal payments, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

The announcement comes as the federal government shutdown continues, now marking the longest in U.S. history. The shutdown has directly impacted public welfare and food security programs across the country.

Recipients will receive about 50% of their benefit payments in November because of the limited amount of federal funding available.

The department announced Wednesday that SNAP recipients who normally receive their benefits on the third, fifth or seventh of the month will receive their partial SNAP allotment Saturday, Nov. 8. All other SNAP recipients will receive partial benefit

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