The federal government is shut down and the state government is without a budget, which is very bad news for those who get SNAP benefits, as the money runs out Nov. 1 for 2 million recipients in Pennsylvania unless the gridlock in D.

With SNAP benefits expected to stop in just a few days, CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner with what you need to know and how to get help in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The ongoing government shutdown has led to the suspension of November SNAP benefits for nearly two million Pennsylvanians, leaving many without crucial food assistance. The shutdown, now

People in Pennsylvania are being alerted to a new scam targeting those who receive SNAP benefits.The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said Wednesday that SNAP clients are receiving calls from several phone numbers saying that benefits are on hold until eligibility can be verified by calling a number and providing a pin.

SNAP development director Sasha Gersten-Paal has said there won't be enough funds to send benefits to the roughly 42 million food stamp recipients next month. However, the Trump Administration might be legally required to provide SNAP even during shutdown, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

As the federal government shutdown threatens to halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits across Central Pennsylvania, WellSpan Health is stepping in with a $275,000 donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank — a contribution expected to provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to families in need,

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is warning SNAP recipients that there is an active scam that aims to target their benefits. According to the department, recipients have been receiving calls from the numbers listed below,

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Illinois and California issued notices to SNAP recipients about a possible disruption.