As millions of New Yorkers prepare to miss out on their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, many may turn to food banks for help.

The potential pause is part of a broader, nationwide funding lapse as a message at the top of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website states no Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Here's how to find food banks in New York.

What is SNAP?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a federal program that provides low-income families monthly benefits in order to afford healthy food. Over 40 million Americans rely on these benefits, including nearly three million New Yorkers.

Why is the USDA freezing SNAP funding?

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