The Brief

The government shutdown ended on Wednesday evening, allowing SNAP payments to resume after many families received reduced or delayed benefits.

The new legislation funds SNAP through the rest of the budget year.

The USDA says most states could see payments restored within 24 hours of reopening, though timing will vary by state.

WASHINGTON - The government shutdown has officially ended after President Donald Trump signed the stopgap bill on Wednesday evening, which means SNAP payments should resume.

Some people who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed their families were dealt a blow this month when benefits were not paid in full.

The program, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), helps 4

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