Experts warned that Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the incoming demand.
Americans rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provide vital assistance to low-income households to purchase their weekly groceries.
Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services has informed all states that there may be insufficient funds to pay November benefits through the federal SNAP Program
SNAP benefits look set to start halting on Nov. 1, unless the Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement and reopen the government.
Author's summary: SNAP benefits to halt due to government shutdown.