A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration move to suspend SNAP food benefits to 42 million Americans due to the ongoing government shutdown was likely against the law.

The federal government shutdown and new work requirements will throw New York’s food stamps program into chaos, New York Focus reports.

Hochul said she’s trying to find a way to allow students to take home food that’s left over at the end of the school day as well.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said there are some positive aspects of the prospect of 42 million Americans losing their benefits.

The well has run dry” is the message greeting people on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website. The federal agency provides millions of Americans

City Council data from 2024 shows about 20% of New York City residents receive SNAP. In the Bronx, more than 40% of people rely on it.

There are approximately 84,000 SNAP recipients in New York's 23rd Congressional District, according to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. That represents about 48,000 households, including thousands in Steuben, Allegany and Livingston counties.

In his Bronx district on Wednesday morning, Torres demanded President Trump come to the table and negotiate a compromise to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.