Indiana will begin issuing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Tuesday following delays caused by the federal shutdown.

As SNAP benefits are delayed during the federal shutdown, Indianapolis families are turning to churches, mosques and city food giveaways where supplies are running out early.

The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.

Over half of Central Indiana residents said they experienced some level of food insecurity last year, and 37% said they were missing meals because they didn't have enough food.

Indiana SNAP recipients should expect November delays as FSSA reviews federal guidance to issue partial payments, prompting food banks and cities to expand aid.

SNAP benefits are at risk for nearly 600,000 Hoosiers who use the federal food assistance program.

The CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana said the cancellation of the USDA's Household Food Security Report will deny the American public information that would benefit society as a whole.

The grants come at a moment when Indianapolis families could face increased food insecurity due to proposed federal cuts.

The Food in Transit program started back up in Indianapolis last week for its eighth consecutive year.

Indiana students have access to summer meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide. The Summer Food Service Program has provided meals to students for nearly 50 years.