If the federal government shutdown continues, there will be a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come Saturday, Nov. 1.

"It's time to pass a clean continuing resolution and end this shutdown today. No half measures, and no gamesmanship. Put every single federal worker back on the job with full back pay — today," American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley said in a statement.

As SNAP benefits are set to go on pause starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, many acknowledge that the pause is likely to affect more than just SNAP recipients.

Phoenix-area nonprofits are bracing for increased need and strained resources, with fears of food shortages. PHOENIX - Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown — especially those who rely on food assistance.

TVAs the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are caught in the middle. Money for the program is expected to lapse in just days,

New Mexico businesses are stepping up to help as a Nov. 1 halt in SNAP benefits is set to impact around 21% of the state's population.

The Department of Agriculture says SNAP benefits won’t be issued on November 1st, warning that “the well has run dry.”In central Illinois, SNAP supports tens of

As the government shutdown continues, tens of millions of people who rely on the government for food assistance are set to see their benefits stop in November.