Government shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans: 'Insufficient funds'

Millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance could face benefit delays if Congress does not break its budget stalemate.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sent a letter on Oct. 10 to all regional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) directors and state agency directors warning that funds for SNAP, also known as food stamps, will run out after October if lawmakers don't approve a new spending bill."If the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across th