The Associated Press created an interactive map using data from the U.S. Census to provide a county-by-county breakdown of how many households in each state will be directly impacted by the loss of SNAP funding. Can't access the above interactive map? Click here to open the full graphic.

Federal funds could begin running dry Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans to buy food for their families if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by then to end the U.S. government shutdown.

Millions of families across the country who rely on the federal program won't get their monthly benefits amid the government shutdown.

The Enquirer created a list of places where Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents can receive meals or find grocery items for free.

Nearly 600,000 Kentuckians could lose vital food assistance on November 1 when SNAP benefits are suspended, leaving many families scrambling for options.

Gov. Andy Beshear is joining leaders from 24 other states and the District of Columbia to challenge the decision to suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. SNAP provides food benefits for low-income families to fill in needs in their grocery budget.

As the government shutdown continues to pause the release of SNAP benefits, 13 News went to Ashland, Kentucky, to see how people are holding up through these uncertain times.

The state’s food banks are stretched thin just as federal SNAP benefits are about to expire due to the government shutdown.