(WVNY/WFFF) - We're now in week four of the government shutdown, and food assistance program leaders say tens-of-thousands of Vermonters' benefits are now on the chopping block.

USDA officials say there will not be enough money to fund snap benefits for all 40 million people nationwide if the shutdown stretches into November.

Vermont receives $12-to-13 million in benefits each month.

Hunger Free Vermont's executive director wants people to know that as of right now 3SquaresVT is still operating as usual.

"We all pay through our taxes, through the hard work we've done through our working lives for SNAP and other critical basic needs programs. That they are there when we, or our families, or neighbors or communities need them. That it's unacceptable to hold those benefits hostage," says

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