CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — In a significant development on Friday, two federal judges determined that the Trump administration must continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), contradicting the administration’s intentions to suspend benefits starting November 1st. This legal back-and-forth, ongoing since October 1st, has left residents of Central Illinois exploring alternative ways to access necessary resources.

Individuals anticipating food assistance this Sunday might still face service delays. In response, local businesses and organizations have stepped up, offering guidance on how people can obtain essential resources, including information on nearby food pantries and meal sites.