Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.

The Trump administration said recently it wasn’t allowed to use a contingency fund of $5 billion for the program.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

A look into the Americans who could be affected by the delay of SNAP food assistance during the government shutdown.

The city of Seattle plans to release up to $4 million per month through the end of the year, or until SNAP benefits are restored.

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Federal officials with the Trump Administration have told all states that if the Republican federal government shutdown continues, it won’t pay for SNAP (food stamp) benefits in November. As a result,

Gov. Josh Shapiro is freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.