Lawmakers in Louisiana approved a resolution Wednesday to allow the state's Department of Health to use up to $150 million in funding for some people who would normally receive SNAP benefits.

Food aid for more than 40 million Americans is at risk of expiring at week's end. Republican leaders in Congress said it’s all or nothing Wednesday as they rejected a Democratic push for a temporary fix.

As government shutdown continues, many new faces are turning to food pantries for help across the Space Coast, officials at Sharing Centers say.

About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month. The payments help low-income individuals and families buy food at their local grocery stores with an EBT card that can be used on qualifying items.

The Houston Food Bank is stepping up distribution as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dry up and federal workers continue to go without pay. Why it matters: The federal government shutdown will stop food aid Saturday for nearly 42 million Americans.

With hundreds of thousands of Oregonians potentially set to lose their SNAP food benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, many businesses and organizations are stepping up to offer meals and other assistance. A number of restaurants will be giving out free food, while other businesses and nonprofits are holding donation drives.

There was still milk — chocolate and plain — butter, loaves of bread, boxes of cereal and in a freezer, chicken and other meats. Families must be from West Springfield, Agawam and Feeding Hills to qualify. By about noon, there were 20 or so in the dining room for lunch.

President Trump needs to tell his party to stop playing political games and do their jobs,” the governor said.