Millions of Americans are days away from losing access to food aid as the federal government shutdown halts funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — the country’s largest anti-hunger program.

The Trump administration confirmed last week that benefits will stop on Nov. 1, warning states that debit-style EBT cards will not be refilled “until further notice.”

The US Department of Agriculture, which administers the program, said its contingency funds are “not legally available” for use during the shutdown.

The stoppage threatens aid for nearly 42 million people, including seniors, children and the disabled.

In a letter to state agencies dated Oct. 10, the USDA ordered officials to hold off on distributing November benefits. A $5 billion contingency fund can b

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