Minnesota is sending $4 million in emergency funding to food shelves as officials brace for federal food assistance benefits to run out because of the government shutdown. DFL Gov. Tim Walz and state officials stressed Monday that the allocation is a stopgap that will only help temporarily.

Governor Walz announces $4 million for food shelves amid federal shutdown, addressing rising food insecurity for families in Minnesota.

A food shelf is open at MSP Airport​ in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown​.

Consumers are rebelling against higher food prices by leaving more of those tasty wants on the shelf in favor of satiating needs, denting the bottom line of companies like General Mills.

The USDA says SNAP food benefits will stop on Nov. 1. The retail sector has battled a variety of economic challenges this year that have resulted in a decline in revenues for certain companies and financial distress.

With SNAP benefits set to not go out on Nov. 1, Atlantans already struggling with food assistance face new uncertainty.

Napa County supervisors voted Monday to declare a local emergency and spend up to $1 million on grocery aid for low-income residents after the federal government announced it will suspend SNAP