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Federal judges have ruled the White House must use contingency funds to prevent the immediate cutoff of SNAP food benefits.

Despite the court order, payment delays for the Nov. 1 benefits are still likely, with no definite timeline for when the funds will be distributed.

North Texas food banks are bracing for increased need as the loss of over $600 million in monthly federal aid impacts 3.5 million Texans and other vulnerable recipients.

DALLAS - A last-minute ruling could bring relief to millions of Americans who rely on supplemental food benefits that were set to be cut off because of the government shutdown.

Two federal judges on Friday ruled that the White House must use contingency funds for SNAP benefits.

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