Agriculture Department officials said Friday they cannot use a contingency fund to continue paying the SNAP program, despite earlier shutdown guidance allowing its use.

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

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

Kentucky is bracing for more pain as the government shutdown stretches toward the one-month mark. Here's where things stand.

The federal government shutdown is nearing the four-week mark, with lawmakers seemingly no closer to a deal. Friday came without a paycheck for many impacted D.C. federal workers.

Also, as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program goes unfunded during the government shutdown, states temporarily covering the cost of benefits will not be reimbursed, the memo says.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to ensure that over 850,000 Virginians receiving federal SNAP benefits continue to receive food assistance, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned that benefits will run out starting November 1.