The megabill further shuttered the SNAP-Ed, a federally funded grant program that "helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles," according to the program's website. Funding for SNAP-Ed ended Oct. 1.

The action comes two days after more than two dozen states sued the USDA, the federal agency that administers SNAP benefits.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is "unlawful," but declined to immediately order that the program be funded.

BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

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 suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.

SNAP benefits will pause on Nov. 1 due to the partial government shutdown. Here's a look at everything we know so far.

On Saturday, Americans will no longer have access to SNAP benefits, meaning tens of millions of families will struggle to figure out how to pay for their meals going forward.