Federal judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP benefits
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The administration had said it would distribute partial payments in November, but that the process could take weeks. The Justice Department said it intends to appeal Thursday's order.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Thousands of low income families around RI may be left scrambling for food on Nov. 1 as USDA says there's no money for SNAP benefits in November.
The Rhode Island Foundation is set to distribute $1 million in emergency grants for food distribution to help as SNAP funding continues to stall.