Overview
- Two federal judges ruled the SNAP suspension unlawful, and the administration signaled partial November funding, yet the timing of disbursements remains unclear.
- The USDA reported no benefits have been issued since Saturday and described its resources as depleted.
- Roughly 166,000 to 167,000 Palm Beach County residents depend on SNAP, prompting officials to coordinate local help and public information.
- Subculture Group and Hospitality Helping Hands are serving free meals at designated locations and hours, requiring a SNAP card and ID with one meal per family member while supplies last.
- County and nonprofit leaders emphasized that food-distribution sites are open to anyone facing food insecurity, with residents directed to unitedwaypbc.org and regional partners such as Boca Helping Hands, Feeding South Florida, and United Way Broward’s Project Lifeline.