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Relief could be on the way for nearly two million Pennsylvania residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help buy groceries. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on CNN's "State of the Union" that food assistance payments could resume as soon as Wednesday (November 5). This comes after a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to use emergency funding to pay for the SNAP program amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The shutdown has left many families uncertain about their next meal. In response, local businesses and organizations, such as Giant Eagle and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, have been making financial contributions to help feed their neighbors. These efforts aim to provide some relief while SNAP benefits are temporarily halted.
The federal judge's decision is a critical step in ensuring that those in need receive the assistance they rely on. As the government works to resolve the shutdown, the focus remains on providing immediate support to those affected.