Neighbors who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could see partial payments begin as soon as Saturday.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced partial SNAP payments amid the continuing federal government shutdown.

The state says Michigan SNAP recipients will get half their normal food benefits starting Saturday due to the federal government shutdown affecting welfare programs.

According to the state agency, recipients who normally get their benefits on the third, fifth or seventh of the month will receive their partial SNAP allotment Saturday. All other SNAP recipients will get their partial benefits on their normally scheduled date.

As the federal pause on SNAP benefits continues, some Michigan families are feeling the impact in ways that go beyond the grocery aisle.

To meet the demand, Love Your Neighbor is expanding food distribution, packing boxes with pantry staples and providing weekly support until benefits resume.

State representatives joined volunteers to prepare Pop-Tarts and non-perishables as calls for help have nearly doubled at local food banks.