SNAP Benefits Face Funding Challenges

Amid a federal shutdown and threats to SNAP benefits from former President Trump, various states and officials are taking action to ensure food assistance continues. Colorado has devised a way to distribute state money via EBT cards, while Maine's Governor Janet Mills directs the state to fully fund November's SNAP payouts. A federal court mandates the USDA to use contingency funds for SNAP, prompting legal responses such as Attorney General Jackson's lawsuit. US senators from Maine urge an end to the shutdown, highlighting the urgency of securing food aid for vulnerable populations amidst ongoing political disputes.