Millions of Texans are expected to be impacted by the halt in SNAP benefits next month, as a result of the government shutdown. Austin-area food banks stay open to help those facing food insecurity.

Food pantries in the Lone Star State have lost over $50 million in funding this year, with more projected cuts to come.

Food pantries across the Brazos Valley, and the U.S., prepare for increased demand as the federal government shutdown is set to halt SNAP benefits for more than 42 million Americans this Saturday.

The Houston Food Bank, along with other anti-hunger organizations, prepares for the surge in demand they expect will come with the end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

More than 300,000 people rely on SNAP benefits in Harris County, where most of Houston is located, according to Texas Health and Human Services.

With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The East Texas Food Bank is gearing up for the second annual Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive. Citizens of Longview and Tyler can donate jars of peanut butter to Fresh, Brookshires, Super 1 Foods and Chick-fil-A locations in their ...