Thousands of Iowans who rely on SNAP benefits could go without food aid next month because of the federal government shutdown, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services warned.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently notified the state , and every state across the country, to not issue Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program benefits in November, according to a news release issued Friday, Oct. 17, by Iowa HHS.

The federal government shutdown reached its 20th day on Monday as a resolution remained elusive amid a bitter stalemate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. More: For 21 years, Connection Cafe has provided hungry Iowans with free lunch. Here's how

If the shutdown reaches 21 days, it will tie the 1995-1996 standoff during the Bill Clinton presidency as

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