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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); The U.S. Department of Agriculture has stated that it will halt funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if the federal government shutdown extends into November. Consequently, SNAP beneficiaries will not receive any new food benefits starting November 1 unless the government reopens. Last week, the USDA sent a letter to state agencies indicating that there will not be enough funds to cover the full month's benefits for November. The department also advised states not to send certain files to contractors responsible for loading EBT cards used by SNAP participants. According to USDA officials,...