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

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.

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.

The federal government says food assistance payments won’t be sent in November, due to the government shutdown. Some states are stepping in to cover the tab. Montana is not likely to do so.

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.

Montana food bank leaders say the disruption of benefits would hurt individuals, families and communities statewide.

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.

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

BUTTE - Seventy-seven thousand Montanans are in danger of losing their SNAP benefits due to the federal shutdown. That’s why Democrats gathered in Butte to implore the governor to use state funding to keep this program going.