A partial funding of the food assistance program will leave millions of families with less resources to cover the cost

Low-income families who rely on SNAP benefits are struggling to afford basic needs as the government shutdown continues to impact food assistance programs.

Shapiro emphasized there's no shame in needing help right now. If you do, you can find a food bank or pantry in your area by calling 211 or visiting PA211.org. Thursday marked the sixth day millions of people were without food assistance, and Pennsylvania leaders wanted to share what they're doing to help people keep food on their tables.

Get live updates and the latest news as the government shutdown hits the one month mark, with Trump administration promising military paychecks but not SNAP funds.

Gov. Katie Hobbs told Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos on Thursday she was considering declaring a state of emergency over SNAP benefits.

For 35 days, most federal workers have gone without pay as money dries up across critical agencies. Even if the shutdown ends, it's unlikely funding would return in time for Hoosiers to receive full SNAP benefits by Nov.

Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

Monday marks the 34th day of the shutdown, which is now the second-longest in U.S. history. A 35-day record was set between December 2018 to January 2019.Click here to read the rest of the blog.