Welcome to the News Hour. As the federal government shutdown enters its 34th day, a critical

safety net for millions of Americans that's food aid has run out for the moment.

But today, a partial lifeline. The Trump administration says it will soon resume making

some food aid payments. That's after two judges ruled that the government must keep the

supplemental nutrition

assistance program or SNAP running. Millions of Americans still are facing hurdles and questions

about when they'll start receiving those benefits again. Lisa Desjardin has the latest on that

and the shutdown. People trying to get some food for the family.

In New York over the weekend, a noticeable queue winding around a local food bank.

We have a very long line today, usually, more than usual, because of all the challenges

that people are going through.

As SNAP benefits went into limbo Saturday, that line was not unique.

This is a nonprofit in Somerville, Massachusetts.

We've seen approximately a 15 to 20% uptick in a number of guests that were you seen in our pantry.

A lot of people have donated to us in the past couple days, which is very helpful.

Today the Trump administration responded to a court order saying it will pay benefits this month,

but at roughly half the usual amount.

And it's not clear when recipients will see those funds.

More than 40 million Americans depend on SNAP, formerly known as food stamps,

to help them get by each month including single mother of four

Heather and Falta I'm working 10 11 hour days sometimes six days a week and that's

just to meet like bill requirements so the fact that my food budget is gone is

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