Trump administration will use SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits
The administration will use $4.65 billion from contingency funds to cover half of November SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown affecting nearly 42 million beneficiaries.
- The Trump administration will use $4.65 billion in emergency funds to partially cover food assistance benefits for 50% of eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households in November.
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to issue full SNAP funds by Monday or partial funds by Wednesday due to the government shutdown.
- Over 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits are at risk of going hungry due to the partial payment, according to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
540 Articles
540 Articles
MACDONALD: The Fraud We Elected Trump to Fix
As you contemplate the complication of the Schumer shutdown, don’t forget that there were millions of illegals tapping the EBT system for food and fun—at least 1.5 million. According to the USDA, the noncitizens include “lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, those granted a stay of deportation, and undocumented individuals… Undocumented individuals are not eligible to receive SNAP ... Read more The post MACDONALD: The Fraud We Elected T…
When can New Yorkers expect to see partial SNAP benefits on EBT cards?
NEW YORK (PIX11) – SNAP will be partially funded this month amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration announced on Monday. The federal government will use $4.65 billion in contingency funds to pay for the program that normally costs $8 billion a month. SNAP wasn’t expected to be funded in November due to the shutdown, but two federal judges ruled that the government is required to keep it up and running. More Local News…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 51% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium









































