WASHINGTON — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports about 42 million Americans each month, is set to partially resume after weeks of uncertainty during the federal government shutdown.

A new legal filing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says about half of the normal benefit amount for November will be paid by tapping into the around $4.65 billion contingency fund. The rollout may face delays, leaving many families unsure about when they will see funds. Here’s what to know.

When will SNAP benefits start going out again?

Families in some states may not see their November benefits for some time.

The USDA told a federal court it will issue guidance to states on the partial payments.

States had already stopped processing November benefits after t

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