Food banks across the D.C. region are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans face the possible loss of SNAP benefits by the end of the week.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin gave an update Tuesday afternoon on efforts to provide hunger relief for Virginians as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens the release of November SNAP benefits.

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency last week. According to ABC news, Youngkin said the state will use it's budget surplus to cover food assistance in Virginia.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday to prevent a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for Virginians beginning Nov. 1 as a result of the ongoing government shutdown.

Tens of millions of Americans may face disrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November.

With the government shutdown ongoing, SNAP benefits are set to stop, leaving millions of Americans facing food insecurity and prompting nonprofits to brace for increased demand.

Virginia has the money to cover the cost of distributing food assistance benefits for the month of November, said Gov. Glenn Youngkin as he discussed the state’s plan to stand up a parallel

The Trump Administration has outlined challenges facing all U.S. states as a result of the government shutdown. According to the report, Virginia has seen a weekly decline of around $396 million

West Virginia became the first state to implement a state-wide food stamp program in 1964, and now mountaineers across the state are losing that safety net.