Government Shutdown Impact on SNAP Payments
Low-income households relying on federal assistance for food are turning to food pantries due to paused SNAP payments.
The federal government stopped providing SNAP benefits to 42 million Americans, including 270,000 Iowans, on November 1.
- 25 states sued the Trump administration for refusing to use emergency funds for SNAP recipients.
- Federal judges ruled that the administration must use emergency funds to support the program.
The administration will use funds to provide people enrolled in SNAP with about half of their usual payment.
However, it's unclear how long it will take for benefits to kick in, according to NPR.
Author's summary: Iowans rely on food pantries due to paused SNAP payments.
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