Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must at least partially cover food stamp benefits in November. Millions of Americans could still face delays to their benefits, which were scheduled to be distributed tomorrow but disrupted by the government shutdown.

The administration of President Donald Trump has made $450 million in tariff revenue available for a childhood nutrition program imperiled by the federal government shutdown, according to federal funding records.

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

Posters have circulated on social media claiming several restaurant chains are offering free meals to SNAP recipients.

The Agriculture Department will use $4.65 billion in emergency funds to partially restart food aid programs halted by the government shutdown. Mill

As the political battle over food stamps leave millions of Americans fearing hunger, the U.S. is wasting up to an estimated $382 billion a year in food.

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.