President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January, ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks.

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

The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.

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.

To reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown airports across the nation are limiting flights, including Indianapolis International Airport.

Here's a list of food distribution events, meal programs and other resources for assistance in Marion County.

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

Emergency funding and expanded food distribution as organizations across Central Indiana brace for a surge in need.

The government shutdown not only impacts federal programs like food assistance, it also means important workforce data gets delayed — like Indiana's monthly employment report. The report highlights the state's unemployment data and labor force participation rate, among other things.

Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says SNAP recipients shouldn't wait until Nov. 1 to prepare to lose their benefits. He suggests keeping current on paperwork, trying to stretch food spending more this week, and reaching out to food pantries.