SNAP benefits could be affected Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how many would be affected from Ohio's major counties.

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, who appeared alongside Rollins at the press briefing to address the impact of SNAP benefits pausing in November, immediately followed up her comments to say that "When she says 'we have failed you,' she means 'we, the Democrats,' okay?"

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explains why the USDA lacks authority to fund SNAP independently as benefits expire Nov. 1 for more than 40 million Americans.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

As the government shutdown reaches its one-month mark, the nation is preparing for the end of SNAP benefits that assist low-income citizens. In Texas, 3.5 million residents rely on food assistance, costing approximately $617 million per month.

Donald Trump says his administration will follow a judicial ruling and provide the emergency funding necessary to fund SNAP food benefits in November once a federal court clarifies how the money can be legally supplied.

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as President Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett push to eliminate Senate filibuster rules.