“The ongoing shutdown has put millions of Americans at risk of losing SNAP benefits if funding for the program halts on Nov. 1. The program provides food and nutrition benefits to nearly 42 million people in the U.S, including thousands of St. Joseph residents.”

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City exploring ways to help St. Joseph residents if SNAP funding freezes Nov. 1

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- City officials announced during Tuesday's City Council meeting that they will explore options to help residents if funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program freezes due to the government shutdown.