ST. GEORGE, Utah — No matter what message is being sent from Washington surrounding SNAP benefits, those who receive them in Utah say they're left with a lot of confusion while trying to do the best they can.

SNAP benefits appeared on track to end in November due to the government shutdown, until the Trump administration promised to use contingency funds to help the program continue after federal judges ordered it to do so.

However, on Tuesday, Trump himself appeared to shut down SNAP, posting on social media that payments would only be distributed once the shutdown ends, comments later walked back by the White House.

The whiplash has formed a cloud of disorientation for those who rely on SNAP to feed their families.

"I feel like I'm already getting help in the first place, so it's a l

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