The Department of Agriculture said no benefits would be issued for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Nov. 1, claiming funding for the critical food stamps program had “run dry” due to the ongoing government shutdown—a claim disputed by Democrats and some policy analysts.

“Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the unsigned message posted on the USDA’s official website reads.

More than 200 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging her to use the contingency fund to continue the program.

Massachusetts will need help finding food, according to Gov. Maura Healey.Massachusetts is one of several states across the country that could lose the benefits starting next Saturday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.

The Green Bay Packers made several changes to their depth chart in Week 8, including the benching of Nate Hobbs.