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SNAP benefits run dry as shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in
A federal judge in Rhode Island temporarily ordered the Trump administration on Friday to continue SNAP funding, following a lawsuit by several states. Another judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is "unlawful," but declined to immediately order that the program be funded.

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With SNAP benefits up in the air, Chicago charities and businesses step in to help
Food Banks Brace for Surge as SNAP Benefits Face Uncertainty Amid Shutdown
Trump Administration Faces a Deadline to Tell Judges Whether It Will Use Contingency Funds for SNAP
President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation’s largest food aid progr...

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Trump administration faces Monday deadline on use of contingency funds for SNAP
Treasury Secretary Bessent: SNAP may be back by Wednesday
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings, AP Explains
Flight disruptions are piling up nationwide due to the U.S. government shutdown, which has now dragged on for over a month.

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Trump administration to partially fund SNAP; president endorses Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race
Chicago residents, restaurants offer meals for people left without SNAP funds
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

‘You cannot crowdsource $8 billion.’ Here’s what to know about the lapse in SNAP benefits

Even if the Trump administration funded the food assistance program immediately, experts tell PBS News that many of the 42 million SNAP recipients are unlikely to get their benefits on time.

LIST: Resources for SNAP recipients whose benefits are set to run out & how to help

Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to run out on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. If you receive SNAP benefits, or want to help local food banks provide for their communities, below is a list of resources.

As SNAP recipients brace to receive less, panic, political infighting and misinformation swirl

The Trump administration said it will fund the food assistance program in part this month. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos in Washington, on social media and at food banks nationwide.

What to know about the SNAP food assistance program set to end Saturday

Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used by 42 million Americans, is set to run dry on Saturday as the U.S. government shutdown continues.
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Trump administration will partially fund SNAP in November, but it's unclear when Texans will receive benefits

About 248,000 Texas households were supposed to get SNAP benefits at the start of the month but have not received them.
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