Talbot County’s anti-hunger partners say demand is already rising as the federal government’s largest nutrition program remains unsettled for November, even after the Trump administration said Monday it will partially fund benefits during the shutdown. National outlets report the money will cover only about half a typical month and some states may take weeks to deliver payments. 

Talbot County officials say they’re stepping up to help residents feeling the effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the loss of SNAP benefits.