ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Local officials are warning Minnesota SNAP recipients that benefits will run out if the government shutdown lasts into November.

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) said it was notified that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services will not have the funding needed to pay for the November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government shutdown continues.

Pending SNAP applications processed on or after Wednesday, Oct. 15, cannot and will not be approved, state officials say.

Government shutdown impact on SNAP benefits

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Minnesota officials say the USDA has directed states to "hold November issuance files and delay transmission to state EBT vendor

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