The Brief

Millions of Americans will not receive their SNAP benefits (food stamps) for November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Rochelle Kent and Nelly Sanchez are two working mothers from North Texas who rely on SNAP benefits.

They are worried about feeding their families without the supplement and say they will likely need to turn to food banks.

DALLAS - Millions of Americans will be without their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November because of the government shutdown.

Government Shutdown and SNAP

What we know:

According to a message posted on the United States Department of Agriculture’s website, the federal funding for SNAP benefits has run dry.

That means there will be no benefits issued on Nov. 1.

People who have existing

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