In addition to the potential end of SNAP benefits, the National WIC Association, a nonprofit organization that advocates for The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recipients, said on Oct. 21 that millions of families could lose their benefits come Nov. 1 without additional funding for the program.

The government shutdown is just days away from the one-month mark. With the president abroad, no major breakthroughs in Congress are expected.

A primary difference between WIC and SNAP is that the Women, Infants and Children program provides more than just food. Individuals receiving support can access services like health screening, nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, immunization screening and more, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The government shutdown has officially entered its 4th week, with Democrats and Republicans still at a stalemate on day 28.

As the one-month mark of the government shutdown approaches, programs such as SNAP and WIC may be in jeopardy.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

Despite the government shutdown, NC residents receiving federal food assistance will continue to do so through at least October, according to NCDHHS.

An official with the Arkansas Department of Health says the nutrition assistance program for low-income women and children may only be operational until mid-November if the government shutdown continues.

Missouri Governor Kehoe discusses the impact of the federal shutdown on state services and citizens, emphasizing urgency for resolution.

About 42 million Americans are poised to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits when federal funding comes to a halt on Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it would not use emergency funds to help cover benefits and posted a message on its website over the weekend that "the well has run dry.