With the uncertain fate of SNAP, Alabama food banks are already seeing more people who need help finding meals and groceries. AL.com surveyed readers and Alabama residents the week of Oct. 27 to understand opinions about the government shutdown and SNAP.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds will not be issued in November because of the federal government shutdown. Why it matters: More than 750,000 Alabamians depend on the more than $140 million in federal support each month,

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended

Spanish Fort food bank director calls situation a "perfect storm" with federal workers without paychecks and food stamp recipients facing benefit disruptions.

Alabama families are facing uncertainties as the loss of SNAP benefits and the government shutdown mean they are losing critical access to food.

SNAP recipients in Alabama are bracing for impact as benefits are set to end on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Some Alabama business owners are also

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters earlier this week that young men who receive SNAP should be working. Morning show hosts respond.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced he is asking the city council for $1 million to help feed people who are losing SNAP benefits.Part of that money will go towards a community food drive for those who have lost a critical way to feed themselves and their loved ones.