Food stamp recipients may not get SNAP benefits in November as federal government shutdown continues. South Carolina organizations are bracing for impact.

On Nov. 1, millions of Americans will lose their SNAP benefits, which give food assistance to low-income families. The federal government shutdown cuts funding.

Agriculture Department officials said Friday they cannot use a contingency fund to continue paying the SNAP program, despite earlier shutdown guidance allowing its use.

The majority of states—36—have issued warnings regarding SNAP November payments as the government shutdown continues.

If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.

SNAP and WIC benefits risk running out for over 41 million people as the government shutdown persists. HOUSTON — The clock is ticking on SNAP and WIC benefits as the government shutdown continues. The federally funded benefit risks having no money for more than 41 million people as the shutdown nears a month.

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.

A Michigan nonprofit says it has seen an uptick in calls from concerned residents after state officials announced SNAP benefits would be temporarily paused amid the federal government shutdown.