If the federal government shutdown continues, there will be a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come Saturday, Nov. 1.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Sunday that SNAP benefits would run dry on Nov. 1. With less than one week to prepare, food pantries are scrambling to meet an expected influx of needs.

The well has run dry,” a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reads, warning the federal government will not be sending out November food assistance as the government

Some Americans who receive SNAP benefits said they might not be available to feed their families or pay for household expenses if benefits are paused.

TVAs the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are caught in the middle. Money for the program is expected to lapse in just days,

Minnesota is sending $4 million in emergency funding to food shelves as officials brace for federal food assistance benefits to run out because of the government shutdown. DFL Gov. Tim Walz and state officials stressed Monday that the allocation is a stopgap that will only help temporarily.

A critical food assistance program will soon halt for millions of Americans in need and air traffic controllers will miss a paycheck this week as the government shutdown enters its fourth week -- with all eyes on congressional lawmakers to see if the added pressure will be enough to push them to strike a deal.

Hochul said New York's funding will help offset the crisis and keep food on the table for families as Washington gridlock drags on.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced on Monday, Oct. 27 that SNAP benefits will be suspended for November.

As the government shutdown continues, Washington state health officials are warning that Washington residents could lose access to food benefits as early as this week.