As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and uncertainty over how to keep food on the table.

"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administered through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a federal agency whose funding is affected by the federal government shutdown.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Every Democrat in the Florida Legislature has signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis calling to protect food assistance benefits for nearly 3 million Floridians set to lose them in November.

As the government shutdown continued into its 24th day Friday, Florida SNAP recipients are closer to not having their benefits for the month of November.

All 43 Democratic Florida state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asking him to declare a state of emergency over the impending halt in funding for the Supplemental

Two restaurants in Broward County want to help South Florida residents waiting for their SNAP benefits to be restored with one free meal a day, the businesses announced on social media.

After noticing a rise in the cry for help, Meals on Wheels South Florida established the Senior SNAP Relief Program. "Over 60, homebound, and in need who have lost their SNAP benefits, we will kick in immediately two weeks' worth of food. Maybe by then it will be ended. If it isn't, you'll immediately get another two weeks," said Bourgault.

US President Donald Trump and his administration hosted a Halloween bash in Florida with the theme of 'The Great Gatsby.' The Halloween celebration also comes hours before funding for SNAP programs is set to expire.