(NewsNation) — As the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits are on hold for November, leaving millions of Americans and their families uncertain about how they'll afford food.

Approximately 42 million Americans, or nearly 1 in 8, rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, to make ends meet.

Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., told NewsNation's Batya Ungar-Sargon that President Trump is currently exploring "every option on the table" to end the shutdown and resume SNAP funding.

SNAP benefits frozen as shutdown persists

People across the country lined up at food pantries on Saturday for free meals and groceries, as SNAP benefits were put on hold for November.

Two federal judges ordered SNAP funding to continue, but it remains to be seen whe

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