The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

With the federal government shutdown entering its 24th day on Friday, families who get food assistance are worried about how they'll put food on the table if the shutdown continues.

The majority of states—36—have issued warnings regarding SNAP November payments as the government shutdown continues.

Rep. Marionette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) on Friday introduced a bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government shutdown threatens payments of the food

The call for a special session comes after some of the state’s Democrats requested that Gov. Lee allow the state to tap into its “Rainy Day Fund,” which holds more than $2 billion, to cover SNAP benefits for Tennesseans until Congress can decide how to fund the federal government.