Alabama is not among the states that are getting involved ahead of the suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, starting Nov. 1. The prospect of nearly 42 million Americans not receiving food assistance has raised concerns across states governed by both political parties.

There are food banks, pantries and warm food options available in North Alabama that are open. This list will be updated as more are announced: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Some of the free pantries include the following: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

Alabama Department of Human Resources and Governor Kay Ivey have not responded to questions about the state's plans or whether recipients will be notified of potential disruptions.

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

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.

For some Alabama grocery stores, there’s not a whole lot of wiggle room. Jimmy Wright of Wright’s Market in Opelika said around 35% of his customers use SNAP. And since he can’t cut his fixed costs, he indicated might be looking at payroll to make up for some of the losses.

Part of that money will go towards a community food drive for those who have lost a critical way to feed themselves and their loved ones. That is nearly one in four households in Birmingham, Woodfin said.