After SNAP funds ran out Saturday, some Central Texas food retailers may not be in a position to offer help to those in the most need. SNAP benefits were suspended Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, as the USDA reported, "Bottom line ...

Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the country.

Although states will issue partial SNAP benefits during the shutdown, it was announced on Monday, North Texas families who count on those benefits say it's unclear when the benefits will reach them.

New rule adds hurdles for a 21-year-old Texas State University student, now on her own. "We can't rely on the government," she said.

Those who rely on SNAP to buy groceries for themselves and their families make up about 12% of all grocery sales nationwide, according to the National Grocers Association.

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Millions of Texans are expected to be impacted by the halt in SNAP benefits next month, as a result of the government shutdown. Austin-area food banks stay open to help those facing food insecurity.

The calls to the Republican governor came as the food stamp program was set to run out of funding amid the government shutdown.