CONNECTICUT, USA — The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to ripple through programs that millions of Americans depend on — including many in Connecticut .

One of the biggest concerns is how long Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will continue without new federal funding.

For thousands of families across the state, SNAP is a vital lifeline. But that lifeline may soon be in jeopardy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has warned that if the shutdown continues , payments for November may not be made.

The department estimates that roughly 360,000 Connecticut residents rely on SNAP, which distributes about $75 million in benefits each month. While benefits for October are secure, the possibility of an interruption in the

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