About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month. The payments help low-income individuals and families buy food at their local grocery stores with an EBT card that can be used on qualifying items.

With the federal government shutdown threatening November SNAP payments, some community groups are encouraging families to include shelf-stable kid foods alongside Halloween candy this year.

Erika Dutka, who depends on SNAP to feed herself and her three children in Archbald, Pennsylvania, went to a “trunk or treat” Sunday with people giving out candy from the trunks of cars. She said she was relieved to get packs of ramen, oatmeal, juice, pretzels and fruit snacks in addition to sweet treats.

Amid the fear and trepidation, community members are stepping up where they can to combat hampered festivities and traditions with a helping hand.

A Hampden resident is working to help her neighbors in need by handing out food alongside candy this Halloween.

The president's 12th visit to Palm Beach offers a contrast to how Trump handled the record-breaking 35-day shutdown during his first term.