A US federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration must continue paying for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, according to media reports.

SNAP benefits could be affected on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Here's how many would be affected from Ohio's major counties.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.

Akron-Canton residents who rely on SNAP for food are stressed about losing benefits. Meanwhile, food pantries are scrambling to keep people fed.

The SNAP program has been a major piece of the U.S. social safety network since it launched as the food stamp program in 1964

LANSDALE — Montgomery County officials designated $500,000 in food assistance funds Friday as the federal government shutdown threatens benefits for thousands of people.

As families scramble to make ends meet in November, many local organizations and groups are stepping in to cover the SNAP gap. Here is some of what’s available in Emmet County:

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) will deliver benefits to people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If the shutdown hasn’t ended by Nov. 1, VENA will begin weekly distributions on Monday.