SNAP benefits freeze — could your food aid stop next week? Over 40 million Americans may lose food stamps from November 1. The USDA says funds have “run dry” as the shutdown deepens. Thats $8.3 billion in food aid suddenly on hold — and millions now fear an empty grocery cart.

More than 40 million low-income food stamp beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — in the coming days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is

As the government shutdown continues, millions of people in the U.S. could lose food assistance benefits, including through SNAP.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the food program, says its hands are tied by the shutdown.