SNAP development director Sasha Gersten-Paal has said there won't be enough funds to send benefits to the roughly 42 million food stamp recipients next month. However, the Trump Administration might be legally required to provide SNAP even during shutdown, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

New Jersey issued a chilling warning to its residents, notifying them that if the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits could soon run out.

Community FoodBank of New Jersey reports record demand while federal food donations have dropped 45% since January, with 850,000 state residents at risk of losing benefits.