Food stamp recipients are now receiving their November benefits, but a growing swath of enrollees may soon lose their vital food assistance completely.

Experts report that SNAP recipients could lose their benefits in 2027 if a cost-sharing law goes into effect as planned.

About 36,000 Connecticut residents are at risk of losing access to food stamp benefits due to new eligibility requirements outlined in a recent federal bill.

Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee had waivers approved, according to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. An estimated 3 million people receive SNAP benefits in those six states, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities .

There is a lot of confusion surrounding SNAP benefits right now, with the pause during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and changing requirements.