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.

Pennsylvania officials have announced that if the federal shutdown persists, food stamps will not go out in November to the roughly 2 million commonwealth residents who depend on them. More: 2 million Pa. residents poised to lose SNAP benefits in ...

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.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, low-income Pennsylvanians will likely not get food or utility assistance they would normally receive in early November.

These resources include pantries, free fridges, food banks, and free grocery programs by neighborhood or region.

The federal government shutdown is causing concern in Pennsylvania as SNAP payments are halted, affecting low-income residents' ability to afford food.

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.