DEVELOPING: SNAP Funding Pause to End, But Fallout and Frustration May Persist

Breaking News: SNAP Funding Pause to End, Relief for 42 Million Americans The nation's longest government shutdown is coming to an end, and food assistance for 42 million Americans will soon be restored after a nearly two-week halt. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, will resume as scheduled, with benefits expected to hit Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards by the end of the week. Millions of families, including single working mothers like Jacqueline Giammona, who relies on SNAP for most of her groceries, will finally receive the food assistance they need. Giammona, a Sacramento, California resident, was among those who saw November benefits hit her EBT card last week, but she's still anxious about the future. The SNAP funding pause was caused by a back-and-forth legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. While the program's funding has been reinstated, experts warn that the suspension may have long-lasting impacts on those who depend on it. As the situation develops, officials are working to process and distribute the delayed benefits. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.