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

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) on Tuesday introduced a bill to fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the government shutdown, as the funding lapse threatens payments of benefits if it continues.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a bill to extend SNAP and WIC funding, saying Democrats aim to prevent children from going hungry and families from losing access to food amid the ongoing government shutdown.

As SNAP benefits risk ending Nov. 1, DoorDash will provide 1M free meals and waive delivery fees for grocery orders to help families.

If the continuing resolution or any other funding measures are not passed, funding for SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps as it's commonly called — will run out on Nov. 1.

The Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program — which provides support to low-income families with young children — is expected to stay operational during the ongoing government shutdown,

NCDHHS does not currently have funding to continue WIC benefits past early November, according to Gov. Josh Stein.

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.