People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would reinstate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.

Recipients of SNAP benefits could soon face difficulties accessing food if the government shutdown continues into November.

Gov. Jared Polis is asking Colorado lawmakers to approve up to $10 million to help feed people who may lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits next month due to the federal government shutdown.

Five Ohio representatives join more than 200 congressional Democrats calling for emergency measures as the federal shutdown threatens food assistance for 190,000 in Cuyahoga County and more than 1 million people across Ohio.

With the holidays fast approaching, and prices continuing to rise, SNAP recipients could be in for an especially difficult November as program funding ceases.

With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families.