Partial SNAP payments are set to be distributed after the shutdown disrupted operations. Here's what to know about timing.

The agreement to use contingency funds to pay for food stamp benefits came after a judge said Trump administration could not cease paying for the benefits.

Contingency funds will keep benefits going for nearly 42 million people in the food assistance program, Trump says

The administration said it could cover “50% of eligible households current allotments” through November with the $4.65 billion in a contingency fund.

The country's flagship food aid scheme serves one in eight Americans each month.

In the latest update, the Trump administration agreed to release partial SNAP payments, but they will be half of the normal amounts.

When will SNAP benefits arrive for November and other things to know

Partial SNAP payments are set to be distributed after the shutdown disrupted operations. Here's what to know about timing.

The Trump administration recently said it would not pay any SNAP benefits, but then offered partial funding of the food stamp program after a judge's ruling.