Gov. Healey says there's "no way" Massachusetts would be able to make up for lost SNAP funding from the federal government.

"The federal government provides about $240 million a month in SNAP benefits to Massachusetts residents," Healey said. "There's no way that the state can make up for that."

With Nov. 1 looming, and the government shutdown continuing with no end in sight, many Massachusetts residents are feeling the stress of potential cuts to SNAP benefits.

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families.

Gov. Maura Healey on Friday will discuss the potential suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown and how Massachusetts may be affected. More than 1 million Massachusetts residents rely on the food assistance program, which will lose funding from the federal government in November.

The governor said a third of the residents expected to lose SNAP benefits Nov. 1 are children, and a quarter are seniors.

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown​, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.

Governor Maura Healey warns that over 1 million Massachusetts residents may lose food stamp benefits if the US government shutdown continues past November 1, 2025. Federal funding for SNAP is insufficient,