The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as another assistance program for women, infants and children, are at risk of running out of federal dollars in days.

While the federal government shutdown continues, Americans who rely on federal assistance for food, will not be receiving those benefits at the end of this week. The

As the ongoing government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions across the nation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing concerns.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in a memo Friday that its contingency fund cannot legally be used to provide food assistance benefits for more than 42 million Americans in November, as the government shutdown continues.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said her administration was evaluating all of its options ahead of the Nov. 1 stop for SNAP benefits

The USDA stated that benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1, Treasure Valley residents can turn to numerous local food banks and pantries for support.

Federal rules prevent Nevada from funding a food program that helps feed half-a-million state residents, even as it’s slated to run out of money Saturday due to the government shutdown, Gov. Joe Lombardo wrote in a letter.

Montanans who use SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, may not receive the benefit in November.

With the continued government shutdown — food programs in North Carolina could be at risk.People relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P