One day after saying it would pay full food assistance benefits on time this month, the Department of Social Services said Saturday it’s pausing that plan because of a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The department is reacting to federal government shutdown-related chaos that took several twists and turns in the last few days.

The fight over payment of SNAP benefits headed to the U.S. Supreme Court after the 1st U.S. Circuit of Appeals denied the USDA's request for a stay.

Partial SNAP benefits are being paid to recipients in certain states, with others to be paid later this month.

Recipients will receive 65% of their benefits this month, up from the 50% rate estimated in a Monday court filing, amid the record-long government shutdown.

Researchers considered whether SNAP benefits provide enough money to cover the costs of three popular eating plans.

Detroit officials say nearly 100 emergency food distribution sites will stay open through next week. Mayor Mike Duggan says the uncertainty in Washington D.C., over the future of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is the reason he’s keeping them open.

Oregon begins disbursing full SNAP benefits to over 750,000 residents following a court order, with Governor Kotek emphasizing the importance of immediate nutrition assistance.

Two restaurants in Weatherford and one in Mineral Wells are offering free meals to children while Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits are jeopardized by the federal shutdown that hit its 38th day on Friday.

Tyler Perry donated nearly $1.4 million to organizations supporting those impacted by the loss of the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.