After weeks of warnings, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that SNAP benefits will not be issued in November if the government shutdown continues. According to a notice on the UDSA website, the department says no SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will be issued on Saturday, November 1.

SNAP benefits freeze — could your food aid stop next week? Over 40 million Americans may lose food stamps from November 1. The USDA says funds have “run dry” as the shutdown deepens. Thats $8.3 billion in food aid suddenly on hold — and millions now fear an empty grocery cart.

More than 40 million low-income food stamp beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — in the coming days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is

As the government shutdown continues, millions of people in the U.S. could lose food assistance benefits, including through SNAP.