Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must at least partially cover food stamp benefits in November. Millions of Americans could still face delays to their benefits, which were scheduled to be distributed tomorrow but disrupted by the government shutdown.

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — More seniors are turning to local resources as delays in SNAP benefits leave some struggling to cover meals. The Red Land Senior Center in York County is stepping up to fill that gap, providing daily meals and additional support for older adults.

The Trump administration said it will fund the food assistance program in part this month. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos in Washington, on social media and at food banks nationwide.

Seniors and families already struggling to make ends meet may be forced to stretch their dollar even further due to the government shutdown.

Senator Raphael Warnock toured the Goodr Community Market in Atlanta on Monday to see how the government shutdown is affecting families who rely on SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

"Food insecurity is tied to housing instability, so we are very prepared now to see individuals who are going to choose between putting food on the table or paying their rent," said an official with a Native American organization,

More than 260,000 households throughout the state may not receive the needed food assistance on its usual schedule.

After noticing a rise in the cry for help, Meals on Wheels South Florida established the Senior SNAP Relief Program. "Over 60, homebound, and in need who have lost their SNAP benefits, we will kick in immediately two weeks' worth of food. Maybe by then it will be ended. If it isn't, you'll immediately get another two weeks," said Bourgault.

The ongoing federal government shutdown has frozen SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, including more than 12,000 families in Yellowstone County.

Louisiana has announced today that SNAP benefits will be funded specifically for the elderly, disabled, and children across the state as the government shutdown continues.

Gov. Jeff Landry said a temporary assistance program will provide benefits to the state's "most vulnerable" SNAP recipients in November amid the federal shutdown.

As the political battle over food stamps leave millions of Americans fearing hunger, the U.S. is wasting up to an estimated $382 billion a year in food.