SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - The Trump administration says the SNAP program will receive partial funding following a court ruling aimed at keeping food assistance flowing during the government shutdown.

Two federal judges issued decisions allowing the program to continue operating, though it remains unclear how much recipients will receive or when the payments will be distributed.

Food pantries across metro Atlanta say community donations have helped them keep shelves stocked as more families turn to them for support while waiting on their next SNAP benefits.

SEE ALSO: Georgia SNAP benefits: 1.5M residents impacted

Metro Atlanta food parties overwhelmed

What they're saying:

"It's overwhelming to see when we put an email out from everybody saying our shoppers are in need, it's overwhelmi

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