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.

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

Gov. Gianforte is holding his ground against using state money to fund SNAP as the federal government shutdown continues.

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

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

Montanans who use SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, may not receive the benefit in November.

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.

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.

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.