The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.

The megabill further shuttered the SNAP-Ed, a federally funded grant program that "helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles," according to the program's website. Funding for SNAP-Ed ended Oct. 1.

SNAP funds running out during the shutdown is the big news, but other food assistance programs are also running dry.

SNAP benefits ran out over the weekend, which means nearly three million Floridians could go hungry, according to state officials.SNAP, which stands for Supplem

On Monday, the Trump administration said they will send partial payments for November to the 42 million Americans currently receiving SNAP benefits.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps, including the immigration status of their family members. Idaho is among the 27 states that complied with the request.