MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - People with SNAP benefits, also known as FoodShare, may not receive their typical benefits, which support grocery store funds, starting next month because of the government shutdown.

The USDA says if the shutdown continues past October, there will be insufficient funds , meaning November benefits will be delayed or possibly not provided at all.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says FoodShare members should stock up on food before the end of the month.

Shyniece Jackson, a Madison mother of two, relies on SNAP benefits for home groceries and school lunches.

Her youngest daughter was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at just three days old.

“It’s just very, very, very hard,” Jackson said. “Just to be able to try to juggle those two is very challeng

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