The US government shutdown has caused disruptions in several key government functions. On Saturday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would not be issuing food benefits next month due to scarcity of funds, Reuters reported.

“Bottom line, the well has run dry," a post on the website of the USDA said. "At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.” Also Read | Uncle Nearest, 159-year-old whiskey brand, headed towards Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Food benefit program

The Hill reports that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s ( SNAP ) contingency funds amount to somewhere between $5-$6 billion. However, the amount required to issue food stamps next month to the millions of beneficiaries comes to around $8 million.

In such a scenario, th

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