D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced the District will pick up the tab for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for D.C. residents if the government shutdown continues.

Congress and state officials are scrambling to continue SNAP benefits despite the shutdown, but the first lapse in food assistance is expected Nov. 1.

WASHINGTON — A joint lawsuit between D.C., Maryland, and 24 other states aims to keep families from losing SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. The lawsuit was announced on Monday by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb. It includes 22 other attorneys general and three governors who want SNAP benefits restored.

More than 1.6 million people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the D.C. area are at risk of losing assistance starting Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Louisiana has announced today that SNAP benefits will be funded specifically for the elderly, disabled, and children across the state as the government shutdown continues.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mayor Justin Bibb joined democratic mayors from across the country Thursday to deliver a message to Washington D.C.: Fund SNAP.

The funding will help feed Michiganders in all 83 counties and provide food delivery to those who can't drive to their local food bank.

More than 1.6 million people in D.C., Maryland and Virginia receive SNAP benefits that will stop next week if the federal shutdown continues.