With Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program benefits potentially set to halt Saturday, Nov. 1, due to the federal government shutdown, DuPage County officials are taking action to shore up support for area residents in need.

According to a news release from the county , more than 67,000 of its residents could be impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.

Two federal judges rule Friday that SNAP benefits continue to be funded

Two federal judges on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund the SNAP program. U.S District Judge John McConnel ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue to at least partially fund the SNAP program amidst the government shutdown, requesting that funds be distributed “as soon as possible.” U.S District

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