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Food banks warn of crisis as judges order SNAP funded but delays loom
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Millions of Americans faced uncertainty on November 1 as the government shutdown collided with court orders directing the administration to keep SNAP running. Food bank leaders say they cannot substitute for the federal program, and payment delays are still likely as states work to reload benefits.
As the U.S. government shutdown stretches toward a month, food banks nationwide are preparing for a surge in need if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stop on November 1. Leaders warn that losing support for nearly 42 million Americans could trigger a public health crisis amid already rising demand.