Millions of Americans depend on SNAP assistance to put food on the table but a government shutdown is forcing beneficiaries to grapple with how to feed their families without access to these funds next month.

As the government shutdown deepens the funding lapses for many federal programs, the SNAP program won't be sending out food assistance checks to its 42 million recipients in November. This comes as the busy holiday season approaches.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to run out of funding on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues.

Rep. Marionette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) on Friday introduced a bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government shutdown threatens payments of the food

Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley urge the USDA to release funds to ensure uninterrupted SNAP benefits, noting the potential impact on over 750,000 Oregonians. They seek use of contingency funds to prevent a benefits gap due to financial strain.

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

During the federal government shutdown, Delawareans can still apply for SNAP benefits, complete periodic reports, renew benefits and report changes. Contact Delaware 211 by dialing 211 or 1-800-560-3372, texting your ZIP code to 898-211 or visiting delaware211.org.

Globally, hunger has always been a moral failing, a humanitarian crisis and a policy choice,” U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-7th District, said.

Those receiving SNAP benefits will not receive their money in November, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced Thursday.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program makes the difference between having food on the table or going without for many Montana families.