SNAP benefits won't be available for Ohioans this week, according to new federal guidance on the benefits' partial funding amid the federal shutdown, now in its second month.

As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits — recipients worry that other expenses will have to take a backseat to food.

Nearly every facet of the central Ohio community has come together to feed families as the federal government shutdown has become the longest in history.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In what’s being called “ongoing efforts to support Ohio families being affected by the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits” amid the government shutdown, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office provided an update Thursday on where the state has transferred funds.

The Trump administration has agreed to fund SNAP benefits for the nation through money from an Agriculture Department contingency fund. But, these funds equate to only half of the typical benefits disseminated,

The longest government shutdown in American history has left nearly 1.5 million civilian federal workers furloughed or forced to work without pay.

SNAP benefits could be affected Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how many would be affected from Ohio's major counties.

ATLANTA - With SNAP benefits caught in a shutdown-driven financing fight and food prices rising, Georgia families are scrambling for support. State and community food banks are stepping in just as November payments remain delayed.