On Nov. 1, federal authorities say funding will run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps lower-income families pay for food.

The Montana Food Bank Network, along with 50 other organizations, has reached out to Governor Greg Gianforte, urging him to use state funds to support SNAP recipients in

With SNAP running out of money Nov. 1, almost 42 million Americans will be impacted.NBC Montana reached out to the Montana congressional delegation to a respons

For many families in Billings, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) makes the difference between having food on the table or going without.

As the government shutdown stretches into another week, many Montana families are beginning to feel the strain, especially those relying on federal nutrition programs.

NBC Montana reached out to Governor Greg Gianforte for a response to the lapse in SNAP funding that may occur Nov. 1.The following statement was received from

Montanans who use SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, may not receive the benefit in November.

HELENA, Mont. (KUMV) - Montana is not expected to take any action on addressing the potential suspension of SNAP funding. A spokesperson for Governor Greg Gianforte’s office says while the governor believes these benefits are vital for vulnerable Montanans, the state would not be able to fund the program without promises for reimbursement.

As a way to support the 12,000 Yellowstone County families who won't be receiving SNAP benefits this November, Justin "McLovin" Hutchinson is giving away $1,700 in nonperishable food on Halloween.

More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP, including around 80,000 Montanans. According to the USDA, because of the government shutdown no benefits will be issued on Nov. 1.