Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump during the federal government shutdown, mischaracterized the Trump administration’s actions related to food aid for low-income families.

Pritzker said the federal government could, and has been asked, to use emergency funds to keep SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) running beyond Nov. 1 but the Trump administration has elected not to.

A vital Tinley Park social services agency is feeling the impact of the ongoing government shutdown and uncertainty surrounding food aid program SNAP. Together We Cope—a nonprofit homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park and serving residents of 27 south suburban communities—provides food,

The Trump Administration said the government will be partially funding this month’s SNAP benefits after federal judges ruled it needs to use reserve funds. Now, people in Central Illinois are trying to deal with the uncertainty while some food bank leaders say their lines are getting longer.

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NBC News Correspondent Maggie Vespa joins Meet the Press NOW fresh off her interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) where he reacts to the Trump administration’s decision to tap into contingency funds to partially pay for SNAP benefits after two court rulings order the administration to keep the program funded.

Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.

SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial funding for November.