Staffing shortages hit major airports as TSA and air traffic controllers work unpaid during the government shutdown.

Benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) won't be distributed on Nov. 1, leaving millions of low-income families scrambling for food.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on its website that SNAP benefits won't be sent out come Nov. 1 because the program lacks the funding it needs during the ongoing government shutdown.

SNAP, also known as food stamps, is a federal program that provides 42 million Americans monthly benefits to afford healthy food.

"Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 1," a message on USDA's website as of Oct. 27 says.

Here's a look at resources for SNAP recipients who are set to go without benefits on Nov. 1.

How to find food banks, other food resources

Those who typically rely on SNAP benefits can utilize food banks and other subsidized meal programs in the wake of the funding lapse.

To find a local food bank, enter a zip code on Feeding America's website.

State agencies overseeing SNAP benefits may also have other assistance programs available during the lapse. Find your state agency's website for more information:

Government shutdown's impact on SNAP benefits

SNAP benefits will not be distributed on Nov. 1, the USDA confirmed in a new message on its website. Funds for the program are allocated monthly, and October benefits went out as usual despite the government shutdown.

The USDA's shutdown plan said the agency has a reserve of contingency funds, which can be used to pay participant benefits directly. But the plan, which was issued in September, has since been removed from USDA's website.

In a letter shared with USA TODAY, USDA said the contingency fund "is not available to support FY 2026 regular benefits, because the appropriation for regular benefits no longer exists." The letter also said that states can't pay for SNAP payments and be reimbursed, even if they are willing to do so.

DoorDash delivery fees waived for SNAP recipients

SNAP recipients can also use DoorDash in November without paying extra delivery or service fees, the company announced on Oct. 26.

Customers who have linked a SNAP/EBT card as a payment option on their DoorDash profile can shop at some eligible stores including Sprouts, Dollar General and Wegmans and have their delivery and service fees waived on one order in November.

A promo code is needed to redeem the offer, but users who have uploaded their SNAP/EBT card as a payment method will see the code in app while it's available from Nov. 1 to Nov, 30, DoorDash said.

DoorDash said it expects to waive fees on about 300,000 orders as part of the promotion.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.

Where can SNAP recipients get food resources in November? How to find food banks