Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court and Congress are deciding when full payments will restart for the SNAP program, which aids 1 in 8 Americans with groceries. Some states give full or partial benefits, while others give none, causing different situations for people depending on where they live.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on continuing full SNAP payments.
- President Trump's administration wants to keep blocking states from giving full benefits.
- The SNAP program helps 1 in 8 Americans with buying food.
- Some states like Hawaii and New Jersey have given full monthly benefits.
- Other states like Nebraska and West Virginia have not provided any SNAP benefits.
- Some states such as North Carolina and Texas have given partial benefits.
- Congress could resolve the issue if a bill passes and President Trump agrees.
- Different states have different responses due to legal rulings.