Growing need and decreased resources are squeezing the charitable food system beyond its capacity, leaders say.

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.

With the US government shutdown stumbling toward the one-month mark, the effects of the standoff between Republicans and Democrats were being felt further away from the Capitol, as flights began to back up and food aid was drying up.

States are warning that they won't be able to provide food assistance on Nov. 1 unless a deal to reopen the government is reached.

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

Federal food programs, including SNAP and WIC, face funding shortages affecting over 42 million people as the government shutdown continues.

The government shutdown has led to both Kansas and Missouri putting SNAP benefits on hold for November. Matt Hamer from local food bank Harvesters explains what they're doing to feed those in need, how you can be a part of it,

The New Hampshire Food Bank says it's ready to roll out a coverage contingency plan, with food stamps at risk of expiring as the government shutdown continues. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP),