People in some U.S. states will be able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits Saturday while those in other states were still waiting for November food benefits.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey praised the community for stepping up to help people impacted by the government shutdown.

According to the Trump administration, the partial SNAP benefits will be decreased by 35%. However, some Massachusetts recipients could see a much smaller fraction of their usual payment, depending on their individual circumstances.

Gov. Healey confirmed all eligible residents have received food assistance as a federal judge blocks the USDA's attempt to force states to retract November payments during the shutdown.

Tens of thousands of MA residents who rely on SNAP won’t receive benefits in November, and others will see benefits delayed.

However, court proceedings could become moot as the Senate moves closer to ending the government shutdown, which would restore food aid funding.