The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, is the latest government program to be hit by the shutdown.

As the government shutdown persists, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are at risk in states across the country. SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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 ongoing government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions across the nation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing concerns.

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

Arkansas’ nutrition assistance program for low-income women and children has continued “uninterrupted” during the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, but its current funds will only keep it operational until mid-November,

In a letter to state health officials earlier this month, Ronald Ward -- the acting head of SNAP -- warned that "if the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the Nation."

The ongoing government shutdown is set to affect SNAP benefits for millions of Americans next month, states say

Michigan's SNAP benefits are on hold due to a federal shutdown, affecting 1.4 million residents, with state officials offering alternatives and expressing concern for the impacted families.

Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Rollins urging her to use the fund to continue the program.