SNAP benefits set to run out Saturday, government shutdown hurting vulnerable

Gaylord News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON –– As the government shutdown lingers into its fourth week, hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans will see their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits suspended on Saturday, Nov.1.Nearly 17% of Oklahoma’s population relies on SNAP benefits to keep their household fed. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities...