With the government shutdown dragging on, Minnesota is bracing for the end of grocery benefits for hundreds of thousands of residents.

Minnesota is one of the 26 states suing the Trump administration for what it contends is the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, during the federal government shutdown.

Democrats say USDA has $5 billion to continue food stamp benefits while the agency insists the ‘well has gone dry.’

Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.

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.

Gov. Walz announced state funding Monday to help Minnesotans who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

According to a statement from Ellison's office on Tuesday, roughly 440,000 Minnesotans per month rely on the government assistance program for food.

Minnesota reacts to the USDA's stop of emergency SNAP funds, Governor Walz provides aid to local food shelves.