Almost three million New Yorkers could be without federally-provided food assistance starting Nov. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Oct. 27.

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.

"Bottom line, the well has run dry," the USDA's message says. "We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or repoen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance."

According to Hochul, if SNAP benefit

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