More than a half-million Hoosiers will see their SNAP funding restored after the longest government shutdown in U.S. 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.

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

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

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke at the National FFA Convention and Expo and talked to students and commented on SNAP cuts.

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

Judge Indira Talwani acknowledged this will leave millions of people without assistance starting Saturday. Two dozen Democratic-led states had sued over the administration's decision to suspend SNAP.

More than half a million Hoosiers rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. But those benefits are set to lapse on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

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

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.