"It's not yet clear when the 42 million Americans who rely on the federal food assistance program known as SNAP will get their benefits for November. The Trump administration faces a Monday deadline to tell two federal judges how it plans to restore funding for SNAP amidst the ongoing federal government shutdown. But even once funds start flowing again, it could take several days or more to get benefits into the hands of low-income families who depend on SNAP to put food on the table."
"About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Nearly 39% of recipients are children and adolescents under 18, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the program. Citing the government shutdown, USDA froze funding for SNAP beginning Nov. 1 the first time that's happened since the country's largest anti-hunger program began six decades ago."
Forty-two million Americans rely on SNAP and their November benefits remain uncertain due to a federal government shutdown. The Trump administration must tell two federal judges by Monday how it will restore SNAP funding. Even if funding resumes, distribution could take several days or longer before low-income families receive benefits. About one in eight U.S. residents get an average of $187 per person monthly through SNAP. Nearly 39% of recipients are children under 18, according to USDA. The USDA froze SNAP funding beginning Nov. 1 for the first time in six decades. Two federal judges ruled the pause is likely unlawful and said contingency funds must be used.
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