The government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—also known as food stamps–is set to run out on November 1. This pause, due to the federal government shutdown, will affect millions of Americans who rely on the program to help feed their families. The good news? Several companies are offering discounts, free groceries and more to people who will lose their SNAP benefits. Keep scrolling for all the need-to-know info, plus tips on how to claim these benefits. 

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What to know about SNAP funding in November 

SNAP funding has been a topic of conversation since the government shutdown began in early October. But the program will run out of funds starting November 1, leaving everyone who relies on the funding without the necessary means to feed themselves and their families

“If SNAP benefits pause during a government shutdown, many of the families that rely on these benefits could start feeling the impact right away,” says Isabel Barrow, a financial planner from Edelman Financial Engines. “When that kind of support stops, even briefly, it can throw an entire household budget off, especially when they’re already doing their best to stretch their dollars.”

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Companies offering support during the SNAP halt in November 

In response to the November pause, major companies are launching relief programs to help families access groceries and essentials. Here are the key programs you can tap into right now:

DoorDash will cover delivery fees on 300,000 grocery orders

DoorDash announced that they would be covering delivery and service fees for 300,000 SNAP groceries orders placed at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Food Lion, Giant Foods, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle and Wegmans. DoorDash will also deliver 1 million free meals in November and donate food from their DashMart stores to local food banks. To receive these benefits, users must have their SNAP/EBT card added to their DoorDash account and use the code SNAPDD at checkout. 

“No one should go hungry in America—period,” Max Rettig, vice president and global head of public policy at DoorDash said in a statement. “Millions of families are worried right now about how they’ll put food on the table. Fighting hunger is core to our mission at DoorDash, and we’re stepping up alongside leading grocers and retailers to help bridge the gap. We know this is a stopgap, not a solution. But doing nothing simply isn’t an option.”

Gopuff offers $50 in free groceries per family

On November 1 the food-delivery service Gopuff will give SNAP users $50 worth of free groceries. This will continue until they reach $10 million in free food. To receive it users must have their SNAP/EBT card added to their Gopuff account. From there, customers will have to add the code SNAPRELIEF1 from November 1st to 15th or SNAPRELIEF2 from November 16th to 30th before receiving the discount. 

“At Gopuff, we’re committed to showing up in the ways that matter most to the people and communities we serve,” reads the press release obtained by Woman’s World. “The national relief effort is designed to provide quick, seamless access to groceries for families who will suddenly lose essential food aid.” 

Walmart is cutting the cost of its Assist membership in half 

According to Fox Business, Walmart is cutting the cost of its Walmart+ Assist membership annual fee from $98 to $49, as well as offering a 30-day free trial for people receiving SNAP. By enrolling, customers can get free delivery, free shopping, gas discounts and a Paramount+ subscription. For more on it, click here. 

How states are helping provide relief 

Along with these companies, several states are looking for ways to offer their residents on SNAP some relief by expanding food bank support and funding. This includes California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. 

To see just how much funding is being provided to each state, click here.