The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.

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

County social service agencies have been directing families to lists of food banks in their communities in case they run out of food. The Food Bank of Central New York, which serves 11 counties, has ordered 20% more food this month to help pantries stock up.

As a breastfeeding mom of a toddler – and with another child on the way – Gabrielle knows how vital it is to get the right nutrients, with her body serving both her children in different capacities.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warns over 40 million Americans could lose SNAP food stamp benefits Nov. 1 due to ongoing government shutdown funding crisis.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state officials are urging the USDA to use emergency funds to ensure SNAP benefits continue during the federal shutdown.

Gov. Tony Evers said that the president could simply give Wisconsin the $115 million needed to cover the state’s food stamp tab in November.

Food pantries across Stanislaus County say they're already seeing an increase in demand as federal SNAP food stamp benefits are set to expire this week.

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams said if the shutdown persists it is “unrealistic” for the state to provide the $33 million needed to fully fund SNAP in November for the 86,000 households and 177,000 individuals in Utah who rely on it for food subsidies.

The same report found that 89.4% of SNAP recipients were U.S born citizens, meaning less than 11% of SNAP participants were foreign-born. Of the latter figure, 6.2% were naturalized citizens, 1.1% were refugees and 3.3% were other noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents and other eligible noncitizens.