“The Court greatly appreciates the President’s quick and definitive response to this Court’s Order and his desire to provide the necessary SNAP funding.” [Federal judge directs USDA to pay November food stamp benefits] The Trump USDA has argued it ...

During an Oct. 20 news conference, Gov. Andy Beshear said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not authorized SNAP funding for November, and the Trump Administration said the federal government will not pay out benefits for the upcoming month.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order providing funds to food pantries and to assist residents and federal workers as the government shutdown continues.

After SNAP funding stalled on Nov. 1, Second Harvest of the Big Bend organized an emergency distribution, serving more than 1,500 families in a single day.