As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

SNAP benefits could be affected on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how a lack of SNAP benefits would impact Ohio.

The loss of SNAP benefits will mean millions of low-income Americans won’t be able to access food, and will cause ripple effects throughout the economy. SNAP benefits help lift 5 million Americans out of poverty each year. They also help support more than 388,000 jobs and generate $20 billion in wages and $4.5 billion in tax revenue.

Gov. Dan McKee is declaring a state of emergency over the looming expiration of federal food aid during the U.S. government shutdown, and is shifting $6 million from other federal programs to help prevent residents from going hungry.

Governor Youngkin steps in with VENAP to protect SNAP benefits for Virginians if the federal shutdown persists, ensuring vital meal assistance continues.

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

A new bill would see Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits paid retroactively as payments remain in jeopardy due to the ongoing government shutdown. About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month.

ASHLAND Leaders of local nonprofits are bracing for hard times. On the federal level, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) will be suspended starting on Saturday.