Block residents are getting SNAP food assistance payments despite a Supreme Court order blocking the funds

People in some US states, including Massachusetts, will be able to buy groceries using federally funded SNAP benefits on Saturday while people in other states are still waiting for November food stamps that were postponed due to… A protracted legal battle over the federal government shutdown.

On Friday, some states began issuing people’s full monthly SNAP benefits, a day after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to make the money available, but… Emergency order late at night U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown temporarily blocked fully funded SNAP payments through the end of November.

The decision comes later The Trump administration asked the court to stay lower court rulings This requires the federal government to issue full SNAP benefits, even though funds in the emergency account are limited.

Some Massachusetts residents reported receiving their full payments late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

“I got the full amount this morning, at Mass!” A Boston 25 News viewer shared. Another said: “I got my full dues last night.”

In a statement shared with Boston 25 News, Gov. Maura Healey’s spokesperson said the payments were issued Saturday morning to Bay Staters who missed their previous payments.

“We have confirmed that our previously scheduled payment went out this morning, so those who missed the payment should have money on their cards ready to spend immediately. We are evaluating what this latest court action means for those who were supposed to receive their benefits next week. President Trump needs to stop trying to force Americans into hunger and pay everyone full SNAP benefits,” Haley’s office said.

However, the emergency order means that these full benefits will not continue for the rest of the month. The USDA will instead issue partial payments going forward.

There was a federal judge in Rhode Island The administration was previously given until Friday to comply With full payment orders. However, the Supreme Court ruling exceeds this deadline.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell criticized the decision.

“I am disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision to enable the federal government to withhold resources needed to feed millions of Americans,” Campbell said.

Governor Maura Healey also expressed concern, saying the ruling “takes away hope from millions of Americans.” Healey added that her office was in contact with the state’s payment processor Thursday night to assess the impact.

Boston 25 News has reached out to the governor’s office to confirm whether all SNAP recipients in Massachusetts will receive full benefits this weekend. We are waiting for your response.

Nearly 42 million Americans receive SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to help with grocery shopping. Most of them have an income below the poverty line, which is about $32,000 for a family of four.

An individual can receive a maximum monthly food benefit of about US$300, and for a family of four up to about US$1,000, although many receive less than that under a formula that takes into account their income.

Delays in payments have led to increased demand at food banks and pantries across the country, as well as long lines for free meals or drive-thru gifts.

Some states have provided emergency funding to food banks to help them respond to growing needs. Some states also used their own dollars to fund direct payments to people while federal benefits were in limbo.

Associated Press reporting is included in this story.

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