Seniors, families brace for the unexpected as SNAP benefits pause for November

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside 22 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the USDA to compel the use of $6 billion in reserve funds to maintain SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown. The potential pause in benefits has caused anxiety among Metro Detroit residents, particularly seniors, people with disabilities, and families. Local nonprofits are witnessing increased demand, and residents like Elizabeth Courville and Lorie Cox express distress over the uncertainty. The lawsuit aims to prevent disruptions and restore benefits, but until resolved, the community braces for a challenging month.