Here & Now Anytime Trump administration says it will partially pay for SNAP
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Nov 3, 2025 
Jennifer Ludden, NPR national correspondent, reveals the Trump administration's decision to partially restart SNAP benefits, impacting millions. Declan Walsh, Chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting alleged atrocities in Al-Fashir. Curtis Taylor, CEO of the Tallahassee Urban League, shares local initiatives to keep Head Start classrooms open and address food insecurity during the government shutdown. These conversations shed light on the urgent challenges facing disadvantaged communities.
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Partial SNAP Payments From Contingency Fund
- The USDA will use an internal contingency fund to restart SNAP but can only cover roughly half of monthly benefits.
- Judges said the government could tap larger funds to pay full benefits, but the administration chose not to.
State Systems Could Delay SNAP Distribution
- Recalculating partial SNAP payments is complex and may cause delays across states because systems and contractors vary widely.
- The administration warned some payments could be delayed for weeks or months while states adjust.
Mobilize Local Funds And Food Banks Now
- States and food banks should tap emergency funds and ramp up donations to fill SNAP shortfalls quickly.
- Communities must prepare for increased demand because food banks cannot fully replace SNAP's reach.