Roughly 42 million Americans face the risk of losing food assistance in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, is expected to run out of money in about two weeks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

Rollins warned that millions of vulnerable families could be left without access to essential food programs if funding is not restored.

She blamed Democrats on social media for prioritizing political goals over food security, while Democrats argue Republicans are refusing to negotiate a funding deal that includes expiring Obamacare subsidies.

Last week, the USDA notified states that there may not be enough money to pay full November SNAP benefits if the shutdown continues, asking them to hold off on payments.

SNAP provides assistance to roughly one in eight Americans, with an average benefit of $188 per person per month as of May, CNN has reported.

The program is the nation’s largest anti-hunger initiative, supporting millions of low-income families nationwide.

SNAP has a contingency fund of about $6 billion, but November’s benefits are projected to total roughly $8 billion.

The USDA has noted that multi-year contingency funding could be used in the event of a lapse, but it’s unclear whether the Trump administration will release additional funds.

The potential shortfall highlights the immediate impact of the shutdown on basic needs for millions of Americans.