New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules are going into effect on Saturday, even as benefits will already not be issued through November without federal funding due to the

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

As Republicans seek ways to pressure Democrats to end the government shutdown, federal courts have helped ease one issue: SNAP funds.

Red tape stands in the way of issuing food assistance, as benefits shrink in the wake of the government shutdown, according to state officials.

"We are truly in uncharted waters right now," says one area food bank official, as new guidance throws even partial food assistance payments into doubt for some families, and increases delays for all.

The organization warns that families may face the possibility of not receiving fully funded November SNAP benefits. Here is how you can help.

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A woman in New York State who voted for President Donald Trump says she regrets her vote after the federal government shutdown disrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Betty Szretter, 63, is a caregiver for her daughter who relies on SNAP.