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.

What to know about the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, sometimes referred to as food stamps.

As federal benefits for food stamps expire on Saturday, Nov. 1, local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help those in need.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 593 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland, that forbids state and local departments from sharing sensitive personal data to increase food stamp enrollment.

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

Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.