Summary
Many Americans have not received their SNAP food benefits due to a federal government shutdown. The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to intervene in the issue, while the House of Representatives might send legislation to President Trump to end the shutdown and restore full SNAP payments soon. Some states have managed to give full or partial benefits, but distribution varies widely.
Key Facts
- SNAP benefits help about 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries.
- The shutdown has stopped SNAP payments in some places.
- The U.S. Supreme Court did not require full SNAP payments to resume.
- The House may pass legislation soon to end the shutdown and restore benefits.
- Benefit distribution differs by state; some states gave full or partial payments.
- 19 states and D.C. managed to give full benefits to some people recently.
- States like Illinois and Texas have given partial payments.
- About 42 million people rely on SNAP, getting roughly $190 per person monthly.
