While notable contributions have arrived from individuals and employers, the total fundraising fell short of earlier hopes for millions in relief.

For those slated to receive aid in the first half of the month, benefits will appear on EBT cards beginning Friday, and people approved since mid-October will also see the new payments that day; others will receive their regular scheduled benefits.

The announcement came during the Governor’s Energy Summit in Charleston and is described as developing, with updates possible as agencies implement the restoration.

Donations from sources including Duke Energy and WoodmenLife Outreach Foundation, totaling six figures so far, are part of ongoing charity efforts to bridge the gap as full benefits resume.

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Health subsidies remain a contentious, unresolved issue, highlighting intra-Democratic tensions between liberal and moderate members as lawmakers negotiate the broader relief package.

Flight disruptions eased after the shutdown, though travelers continued to report inconveniences at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as operations normalized.

With the end of the government shutdown, states will start distributing full November SNAP benefits to millions of recipients, as the USDA directs immediate restoration of full benefits after a period of reduced or paused aid.

The lapse created real stress for families, illustrated by cases like Lee Harris in Arkansas, as households faced gaps in food assistance and increased reliance on pantries.

Media coverage and live updates from outlets like The New York Times are referenced to track ongoing shutdown implications and reopening developments.

Local governments, including Durham County, expanded food assistance through drives and related efforts to address food insecurity in the wake of the disruption.

Further details will be posted on the DSS website as the restoration process continues.