The USDA confirmed in a new message on its website that no SNAP benefits will be issued come Nov. 1. "Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 1," the message reads, in part.

"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.

The continuing federal government shutdown is about to hit hard for those who depend on SNAP, the benefits formerly known as food stamps. Unless the federal government shutdown is ended, benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will end Nov.