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.

Americans uses the SNAP program to buy groceries, but this week, according to *** memo put out by the Department of Agriculture, Federal food aid will not go out beginning November 1st. *** post on their website reads the well has run dry and blamed Senate Democrats for demanding health care concessions amid the now nearly month-long government shutdown.

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As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans who receive SNAP benefits are caught in the middle.

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

Gov. Tim Walz said the emergency funding was a stopgap and won’t make up for the long-term loss of federal assistance.

Food pantries across Stanislaus County say they're already seeing an increase in demand as federal SNAP food stamp benefits are set to expire this week.