A federal judge is poised to rule on whether the Trump administration will be forced to release funding for SNAP benefits in November.

Florida Democrats, who could not convince Gov. Ron DeSantis to step in to provide food aid being lost due to the government shutdown, hailed a pair of federal court rulings late Friday that may allow the aid to flow again.

As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, Florida families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for hardship and uncertainty over how to keep food on the table.

Here’s what SNAP benefits are, who funds them, the average amount that SNAP participants will be missing out on next month and some resources for Florida families seeking food assistance. Yes, SNAP benefits are often referred to as food stamps.

All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency ahead of the impending expiration of SNAP benefits.

All 43 Democratic Florida state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asking him to declare a state of emergency over the impending halt in funding for the Supplemental

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Every Democrat in the Florida Legislature has signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis calling to protect food assistance benefits for nearly 3 million Floridians set to lose them in November.

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.

As thousands in South Florida face the potential loss of SNAP benefits, local food banks are mobilizing to provide assistance and resources to those in need.