Right now, 42 million Americans who rely on the SNAP program are still wondering if they'll be able to buy groceries while the government is still closed.

Florida Democrats, who could not convince Gov. Ron DeSantis to step in to provide food aid being lost due to the government shutdown, hailed a pair of federal court rulings late Friday that may allow the aid to flow again.

All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency ahead of the impending expiration of SNAP benefits.

As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and uncertainty over how to keep food on the table.

If the government shutdown continues, millions of Floridians who rely on SNAP benefits for food could soon go without critical assistance.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Every Democrat in the Florida Legislature has signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis calling to protect food assistance benefits for nearly 3 million Floridians set to lose them in November.

South Florida organizations are stepping in to help residents who rely on SNAP benefits, which are set to expire this weekend as the government shutdown drags into another month. Why it matters: About 1.

Food banks, pantries and other resources available in Central Florida. Donations and volunteers needed in some areas.

After noticing a rise in the cry for help, Meals on Wheels South Florida established the Senior SNAP Relief Program. "Over 60, homebound, and in need who have lost their SNAP benefits, we will kick in immediately two weeks' worth of food. Maybe by then it will be ended. If it isn't, you'll immediately get another two weeks," said Bourgault.