As the government shutdown enters its thirty-fourth day, millions of Americans await news on their food assistance benefits. The USDA plans to use its emergency funds to provide partial benefits, but with only $5.2 billion available, many families may receive less than their usual amount. Nonprofits and state agencies report increased calls from worried families, while food banks prepare for a surge in demand. Two lawsuits demand the use of contingency funds, but the total pool is still insufficient, leaving states to figure out how to distribute partial aid.

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