The Trump administration announced it will not use contingency funds to support SNAP benefits in November, potentially affecting millions of Americans.

The Trump administration announced it will not use contingency funds to support SNAP benefits in November, potentially affecting millions of Americans. WASHINGTON —

Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may face challenges in accessing food aid starting Nov. 1, as the Trump administration has decided not to utilize available contingency funds to support the program.

According to a memo from the Department of Agriculture, federal food aid will not be distributed due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted nearly a month.

A post on the Department of Agriculture's website

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