Concern is growing over the government shutdown, now in its fourth week, and what it means for federally-funded initiatives, specifically the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ).

SNAP benefits may be delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Kansas Department for Children and Families said Tuesday.

Second Harvest Food Bank serves 23 parishes across South Louisiana and says it’s already seeing an increase in families reaching out for help, including federal employees who have missed paychecks.