Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger​Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger 

 SNAP food assistance was set to lapse in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be used to maintain the benefits.  ​​SNAP food assistance was set to lapse in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be used to maintain the benefits.