"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly benefits - averaging around $190 per person - to about 42 million people nationwide. During the first couple weeks of November, many of those recipients missed their regular allotments as President Donald Trump's administration battled in court over whether tap into reserves to fund the program while the government was shut down. Here's what to know about SNAP:"
"For the first part of the month, the situation was chaotic after the federal government said SNAP would not be funded because of the government shutdown. Some states replenished the electronic benefit cards used in the program either fully or partially, using their own funds or federal dollars that were part of court orders. Others didn't. Most states boosted food charities, but lines were long and some shelves were empty. As soon as the government reopened on Nov. 12, many states rushed to get out benefits."
Federal SNAP benefits have resumed nationwide after disruptions during the U.S. government shutdown. The program serves about 42 million people, providing average monthly benefits of around $190 per person. Some recipients missed allotments in early November while the administration contested using reserves to fund SNAP during the shutdown. Some states used their own funds or court-ordered federal dollars to reload EBT cards; others did not. Charities expanded services but faced long lines and shortages. After the government reopened Nov. 12, states moved to load November benefits, and December distributions are expected on normal schedules. A new federal law expands work requirements for many adult recipients.
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