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Will SNAP benefits be paid in November? Here’s what we know about the judges’ rulings
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to provide at least partial food stamp benefits to tens of millions of Americans in November, as the federal government shutdown drags on.

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Judge Praises Trump, Issues Deadline for November SNAP Benefit Payments
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund
Two federal judges require Trump administration to use emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits
Two federal judges said Friday that the Trump administration must tap into billions of dollars in emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in N...

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Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim About SNAP and Partisanship
Millions of Americans could face delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program
Households with children, an elderly individual or a non-elderly person with a disability received 83% of SNAP benefits in fiscal year 2023, according to the USDA.

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Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
Judge questions the Trump administration's plan to suspend SNAP benefits for millions

SNAP funding is set to lapse Nov. 1, leaving recipients empty-handed. Here's what experts say.

With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.

Trump says he has asked court to 'clarify' SNAP ruling with funding set to lapse

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP contingency money "as soon as possible."

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown.

If SNAP food aid is cut off, small grocery stores also will feel the pain

If Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are disrupted, analysts say it could mean more pressure on the already shrinking number of small independent supermarkets.

Trump hosted 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party hours before SNAP funding lapsed

President Donald Trump has come under fire after he hosted a "Great Gatsby" themed Halloween party just hours before millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits.

Millions may lose out on SNAP benefits, but why do so many Americans rely on them?

While a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release contingency plan funds for the SNAP food program, it remains to be seen if these funds will be available to help feed Americans this weekend.

As SNAP benefits lapse, thousands show up to Southern California food banks

Los Angeles food banks scurry to fill the gap as Angelenos' SNAP benefits are interrupted by the federal government shutdown.

‘It’s scary’: SNAP recipients brace for fallout as benefits vanish during shutdown

The government shutdown has frozen SNAP funding for 42 million Americans. Food banks warn shelves are emptying fast as states struggle to fill the gap.
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