Millions of Americans are facing delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program

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(CNN) — The Trump administration has agreed to tap into billions of dollars in emergency funds to pay partial food stamp benefits in November amid the government shutdown. But enrollees will only get half their usual allotment and will likely face delays in even receiving that assistance.

Millions of SNAP recipients started missing their benefits on Saturday, and millions more could find themselves in the same situation over the course of the month, depending on when payments are made.

Nearly 42 million people — or about 1 in 8 Americans — received food stamps in May, according to the latest USDA data.

About 3 million people were set to receive their food stamps on November 1, according to estimates from Code for America, which works with governments of all l