The Latest Breaking News from SNAP

Two federal judges on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to resume funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), directing the use of emergency reserves to keep the nation's largest food aid program running during the ongoing government shutdown.

Former President Barack Obama tweeted on Friday that more than 47 million Americans, including one in five children, lack steady and affordable access to healthy food. Obama noted that more families are relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the cost of living continues to rise.

The Trump administration is ready to go to great lengths to ensure the government functions on their terms. If the ongoing government shutdown wasn’t enough, Trump is now trying to pressure the Democrats into conceding to his demands regarding the funding bill.

One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income households

More than 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP, also known as food stamps, are at risk of losing benefits over the weekend

Nearly $5 billion in emergency funds will only cover 50 percent of benefits for November, officials say

Millions of Americans may lose SNAP benefits this November amid the government shutdown. Learn how you can help by donating food, money or even your time.

Many people might be wondering how they can help their neighbors put food on the table with federal food aid set to be frozen on Nov. 1

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday that would compel the government to distribute food stamp benefits for November.