Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the country.

As the federal government shutdown continues, food banks and community organizations are under more pressure to meet the increased need for food assistance and resources. Dallas County commissioners approved a $1 million donation to the North Texas Food Bank to help address that need.

The Central Texas Food Bank expects to spend roughly four times its monthly budget to support Austin-area SNAP recipients.

Those who rely on SNAP to buy groceries for themselves and their families make up about 12% of all grocery sales nationwide, according to the National Grocers Association.

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The calls to the Republican governor came as the food stamp program was set to run out of funding amid the government shutdown.

As the nation prepares for SNAP benefits to halt on Saturday, leaders turned their attention to public schools. For millions of students, school is the most reliable source of meals.

It’s not clear how soon assistance could reach people and the rulings could be appealed, The Associated Press reported.