With November starting, millions reliant on SNAP are bracing for delays. A Rhode Island judge ordered the Trump administration to keep paying benefits during the shutdown, and another federal judge demanded a plan by Monday for November aid. President Trump said funding would come once a federal court clarifies how to proceed, but warned payments will be delayed. Advocates warned of hunger risks as WIC, LIHEAP and Head Start face disruptions. The Republicans’ domestic policy law cut Medicaid and SNAP and added work requirements, with SNAP changes taking effect Saturday.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.