Government shutdown leaves millions of Americans without food assistance and health coverage, while Trump directs funds to personal projects.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson will hold a press conference about food assistance days ahead of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Nov. 1 hiatus.

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

The plan detailed how the agency would use the contingency fund provided by Congress to continue benefits. The fund holds roughly $6 billion, about two-thirds of a month of SNAP benefits, meaning USDA would still have to reshuffle an additional $3 billion to cover the remainder for November.

An official with the Arkansas Department of Health says the nutrition assistance program for low-income women and children may only be operational until mid-November if the government shutdown continues.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning that the Trump administration cannot add more funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program unilaterally.

With over 40 million Americans relying on SNAP and WIC benefits, the government shutdown is putting pressure on brands, grocers and farmers dependent on these programs for steady sales and supply continuity.