In two separate rulings, US judges say the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions is likely unlawful.

It’s not clear how soon assistance could reach people and the rulings could be appealed, The Associated Press reported.

"We've never in the 18 years of Minnie's Food Pantry being here, in the 31 million meals we've served, had to turn away a person," Chery Jackson said. "Am I concerned about it today? Absolutely."

Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's payments were likely to be delayed.

New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules are going into effect on Saturday, even as benefits will already not be issued through November without federal funding due to the government shutdown.

The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s position against eliminating the Senate filibuster has not changed, a spokesperson told ABC News Friday, after Trump on Thursday called on Republicans to go "nuclear" and eliminate the filibuster to pass the Republican funding bill and reopen the government.

SNAP benefits help feed more than 40 million Americans, but amid the government shutdown, those vital resources could be delayed or put on pause, leaving families hungry and worried about where their next meal will come from.