The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

With payments set to stop in November due to the government shutdown, several retailers have plans to help consumers who depend on the benefits.

Democratic-led states filed suit in federal court, arguing the Trump administration’s halt to SNAP aid during the shutdown harms millions of low-income Americans.

States have sued the federal government to force the release of aid during the shutdown, with a key hearing set for Thursday.

Bucks County residents are set to lose SNAP benefits, formerly called "food stamps," Nov. 1 amid a federal shutdown and Pennsylvania budget impasse.

If the government shutdown doesn't end by Nov. 1, families receiving SNAP/food stamps, may be without funds. See a map of pantries in the metro area.