SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says

The Trump administration announced it will partially fund SNAP benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown. This decision comes after two federal judges ordered the government to continue providing these food assistance payments. The administration will resume making some payments, but recipients may receive roughly half of their usual amount, and it is unclear when these funds will be available. Millions of Americans rely on SNAP, and the shutdown has created uncertainty and led to increased demand at food banks. The program, which costs about $8 billion per month, is out of its normal operating funds. While a contingency fund exists, it is insufficient to cover a full month's benefits. The process of reloading SNAP cards can take up to two weeks in some states, causing alarm for recipients facing financial hardship. In addition to SNAP, the administration has found $450 million for the WIC program, which could last for another three weeks. Meanwhile, the s... download the app to read more