MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - As the United States' federal government shutdown hits its third week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says that the FoodShare program is in jeopardy.

According to a release from Gov. Evers' office, Wisconsin's FoodShare Program will run out of funding in 10 days should the shutdown not end before. The program benefits about 700,000 Wisconsin residents, according to Gov. Evers.

An October 10 letter to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) directors nationwide said that full benefits will not have sufficient funding if the shutdown continues.

That letter directed states to hold their insurance files for November and delay transmission to state vendors until further notice. FoodShare is 100% federally funded, and Gov. Evers says it's now in jeopardy as the

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