A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits, but Florida families may wait weeks for relief as food pantries struggle to meet surging demand.
Food ran out 30 minutes early at a Pahokee distribution center this week, highlighting the growing crisis facing Florida families still waiting for their November SNAP benefits seven days after they were supposed to arrive.
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Food pantry runs out of items early, highlighting uncertainty for families
The emergency food drive at United Missionary Baptist Church was scheduled to run until noon but exhausted supplies by 11:30 a.m., as long lines of residents sought help during the federal benefit delay…