Recipients of SNAP benefits, won't get payments on Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown. Here's where to look for resources and how Minnesota react.

On Oct. 10, the USDA sent a letter to SNAP agencies saying that if the shutdown continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay for November.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to temporarily suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suing the Trump administration over SNAP benefits being suspended.Related: Gov. Walz holds press conference to announce $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelvesAG Keith Ellison joined 22 other attorneys general along with three governors in the lawsuit.

DCYF sent an email to Minnesota’s 87 counties and 11 tribal nations earlier this week, laying out a timeline that appears to taper off the distribution of benefits.

As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, Minnesota directs $4 million to food shelves across Minnesota. USDA warns assistance may stop Nov. 1.

The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits for roughly 440,000 Minnesotans will be halted on Nov. 1. To help manage the gap, Gov. Tim Walz released $4 million in emergency funding for food shelves.