The U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed all state and regional SNAP agencies to halt transmission of November benefits until further notice.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to low and no-income families. While it's a federal aid program, benefits are distributed at the state level.

A letter sent to Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration and agencies nationwide states there is not enough money to fully fund SNAP benefits after October 31st due to the ongoing government shutdown.

At least 42 million people rely on the program.

"My basic concern is not having enough to eat. Families being without food, individuals personally being without food," said Camille Thomas.

The uncertainty has put food banks on alert.

"People rely on i

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