HOUSTON - While two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must make at least partial payments to fund SNAP benefits this month, it's not clear yet when millions of families will receive their benefits.

You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.

What is TEFAP?

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TEFAP is The Emergency Food Assistance Program, a federal program that provides food to low-income Americans. But it provides food through local food banks, soup kitchens, and pantries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture buys food from farmers, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains, and distributes it to states. States pass

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