Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

After federal court rulings, SNAP will issue November benefits to over 2 million Pennsylvanians — but at only half the usual amount.

Nearly 5 million food stamp recipients will not receive any benefits in November under the plan the Trump administration issued Tuesday to comply with a court order, according to a new analysis.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency amid the looming SNAP benefits crisis. Shapiro is directing $5 million to Feeding Pennsylvania immediately to help distribute through its network of food banks across the state.

The donations came from community members who ordered extra on Instacart and had it delivered. Instacart waived fees for those deliveries.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, Pennsylvania SNAP recipients will not receive benefits that were slated to be paid in November. In a post on the state's official website, the Department of Human Services notes that as of Oct. 16, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the federal government shutdown ends and funds are released to the state.

As the federal government shutdown continues through the beginning of November, Gov. Josh Shapiro has activated an emergency relief plan to support food banks and families after SNAP benefits were suspended for nearly two million Pennsylvanians.

It is the second foray by Ms. Garrity into using her office's financial clout to step in when other functions of government are coming up short.

The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about an ongoing scam targeting people who receive SNAP benefits.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh warned that current guidance given to states would require a total restructuring of the state’s eligibility and case management system.