India, Nov. 1 -- Beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food-assistance programme may notice a delay or suspension of their monthly benefits on November 1 amid a government shutdown.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned that, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, no full SNAP benefit payments are expected to be distributed on November 1.

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to provide at least partial food stamp benefits. President Donald Trump noted that he has instructed his lawyers to ask the courts how it can legally fund the benefits as quickly as possible.

At least temporarily, beneficiaries will not be receiving any deposits in th...