As the government shutdown reaches nearly record-breaking length, Oklahomans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase food are still without aid from the government .

The well ran dry on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services declared benefits are suspended for the time being. However, many factors are at play that could divert funds into SNAP sometime soon.

Here's what you need to know before entering the grocery line.

Trump announces 50% payments for SNAP recipients

According to reports from USA TODAY , the Trump administration will be sending partial payments for the month of November to roughly 42 million Americans currently receiving SNAP benefits.

The government released thi

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