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The USDA memo said these funds are a reserve for the Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits and cannot be used to cover the upcoming lapse in funding. It also noted that states cannot cover the cost of benefits and be reimbursed as SNAP is a federal program.

The Trump administration's refusal to fund food assistance benefits during the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown will affect 131,891 recipients in San Joaquin County in November.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

SNAP benefits are expected to resume after congressional lawmakers pass a bill funding the federal government, which will end the current shutdown. Currently, Republican and Democratic lawmakers are at a stalemate, having failed to advance any proposed legislation to reopen the government.

A Jackson food pantry is preparing to feed more people in need as SNAP benefits are set to pause due to the government shutdown. Stewpot also serves meals to those in need.

"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.

Erika Dutka, who depends on SNAP to feed herself and her three children in Archbald, Pennsylvania, went to a “trunk or treat” Sunday with people giving out candy from the trunks of cars. She said she was relieved to get packs of ramen, oatmeal, juice, pretzels and fruit snacks in addition to sweet treats.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry,