New York is shelling out $30 million in emergency food assistance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week, with federal SNAP benefits set to dry up Saturday amid the historic government shutdown. It would be the first time in U.

With the government shutdown threatening SNAP in November, Austin-area food banks, pantries and drive-thru sites are helping families keep groceries on the table.

The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans

Government Shutdown. 25 states are suing the Trump administration to use the $5 Billion SNAP Contingency Fund to pay November benefits -Border Patrol Commander, Dan Bovino, must report to a Chicago judge every weekday to report on agent activities after accusations of excessive force.

You can’t out-fundraise this problem.” Harvesters braces for a wave of hunger, food needs as SNAP benefits stop in November.

SNAP benefits for millions of Californians will officially come to an end on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. • Video Above: Trump Administration announces that SNAP funds will not be distributed SNAP is a government assistance program that aims to help low-income households afford food.

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.