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About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues.

Because of the way SNAP is funded, it’s vulnerable to lose funding during the shutdown.

States were warned about November SNAP benefits, and Secretary Rollins tweeted a warning.

U.S. officials are warning SNAP benefits could be delayed next month if Congress doesn’t approve a new spending bill.

Here’s what to know about SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues:

SNAP benefits

FILE - A shopper looks at a sales advertisement at a grocery store in West Milton, Ohio, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The backstory:

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, is a federal

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