LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, more than half a million Kentuckians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will lose access to their benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
SNAP, a federal program that helps low-income families afford nutritious food, will halt benefit distribution nationwide. The USDA announced that no benefits will be issued beginning Nov. 1, leaving about 42 million Americans without food assistance.
In Kentucky, nearly 600,000 residents depend on SNAP each month. Governor Andy Beshear said the state will continue to fund the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program through November, though December funding remains uncertain, The Courier Journal reported.
Public health officials have also raised concerns about the WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children), which supports over 100,000 Kentuckians with nutritional and health services. Funding interruptions could further impact vulnerable families.
Food Assistance in the Louisville Area
Residents affected by the loss of SNAP benefits can turn to several local food programs, including:
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Black Market KY
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Dare to Care
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Feed Louisville
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Feed the City, Inc.
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Franciscan Kitchen
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Neighborhood House
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St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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The Lord’s Kitchen Ministries
A full list of available food resources can be found on the Louisville Metro Government website.
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