Mississippi Department of Human Services announced that full SNAP benefits will roll out in November. Here's what you need to know

Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

The total amount that each household receives will be their full November benefit minus any partial payments already received, the news release states.

Nearly 60% of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are either children under 18 or adults who are 60 or older.

​In guidance issued on Nov. 13, federal officials directed states to pay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. November benefits have been in limbo since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, leaving millions of low-income households without critical food assistance. More than 11 million adults age 50 and older rely on SNAP. ​

DoorDash is waiving delivery fees on one order for SNAP recipients in November from selected stores, the company announced on Oct. 26. You must add a valid SNAP/EBT card to your DoorDash account before you make your purchase and then use the promo code SNAPDD at checkout. See the complete list of eligible stores:

Maryland SNAP receivers who get their benefits before Tuesday will continue to receive half benefits until that day, when they will receive their remaining benefits.

The longest federal government shutdown in history is over. President Donald Trump on Wednesday night signed the compromise bill that ended the 43-day shutdown soon after the legislation passed the House.