With the uncertain fate of SNAP, Alabama food banks are already seeing more people who need help finding meals and groceries. AL.com surveyed readers and Alabama residents the week of Oct. 27 to understand opinions about the government shutdown and SNAP.

SNAP recipients in Alabama are bracing for impact as benefits are set to end on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Some Alabama business owners are also preparing for how business could be affected.

The USDA has announced that SNAP benefits will not be issued Nov. 1. How many Alabamians will be affected? What to know.

Spanish Fort food bank director calls situation a "perfect storm" with federal workers without paychecks and food stamp recipients facing benefit disruptions.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds will not be issued in November because of the federal government shutdown. Why it matters: More than 750,000 Alabamians depend on the more than $140 million in federal support each month,

Alabama families are facing uncertainties as the loss of SNAP benefits and the government shutdown mean they are losing critical access to food.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will be suspended at least through November, according to the Alabama Department of Human Resources. DHR officials announced on Monday, Oct.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters earlier this week that young men who receive SNAP should be working. Morning show hosts respond.