The megabill further shuttered the SNAP-Ed, a federally funded grant program that "helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles," according to the program's website. Funding for SNAP-Ed ended Oct. 1.

The continuing federal government shutdown is about to hit hard for those who depend on SNAP, the benefits formerly known as food stamps. Unless the federal government shutdown is ended, benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will end Nov.

Millions of Americans rely on federal assistance for access to nutritious food. Here's who's impacted as funds dry up in the government shutdown.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.

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

Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used by 42 million Americans, is set to run dry on Saturday as the U.S. government shutdown continues.

SNAP benefits won't go out Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. How many people in Mississippi get help? How much? What you need to know

The federal government shutdown is threatening to suspend these SNAP benefits, after the US Department of Agriculture last week, in a message on its website, that payments would not be issued on Nov.

SNAP benefits for millions of Californians will officially come to an end on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. • Video Above: Trump Administration announces that SNAP funds will not be distributed SNAP is a government assistance program that aims to help low-income households afford food.