More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP, including around 80,000 Montanans. According to the USDA, because of the government shutdown no benefits will be issued on Nov. 1.

On Nov. 1, federal authorities say funding will run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps lower-income families pay for food.

With SNAP running out of money Nov. 1, almost 42 million Americans will be impacted.NBC Montana reached out to the Montana congressional delegation to a respons

Around 77,000 Montanans will lose access to food assistance on Nov. 1 unless the federal government takes action or state dollars are used to foot the bill.

For many families in Billings, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) makes the difference between having food on the table or going without.

NBC Montana reached out to Governor Greg Gianforte for a response to the lapse in SNAP funding that may occur Nov. 1.The following statement was received from

HELENA, Mont. (KUMV) - Montana is not expected to take any action on addressing the potential suspension of SNAP funding. A spokesperson for Governor Greg Gianforte’s office says while the governor believes these benefits are vital for vulnerable Montanans, the state would not be able to fund the program without promises for reimbursement.

A Billings nonprofit began offering free weekend meals last Saturday with the hope to cushion community members if they lose their SNAP benefits in November.

Millions of Americans using food assistance programs such as SNAP food stamps are at risk of having their access cut off as the government shutdown continues.

As a way to support the 12,000 Yellowstone County families who won't be receiving SNAP benefits this November, Justin "McLovin" Hutchinson is giving away $1,700 in nonperishable food on Halloween.

Concerns are growing among Montana SNAP recipients as the federal government shutdown nears a month.State officials now say if Congress doesn't agree to pass a