About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month. The payments help low-income individuals and families buy food at their local grocery stores with an EBT card that can be used on qualifying items.

The Trump administration said it will fund the food assistance program in part this month. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos in Washington, on social media and at food banks nationwide.

Amid the fear and trepidation, community members are stepping up where they can to combat hampered festivities and traditions with a helping hand.

Erika Dutka, who depends on SNAP to feed herself and her three children in Archbald, Pennsylvania, went to a “trunk or treat” Sunday with people giving out candy from the trunks of cars. She said she was relieved to get packs of ramen, oatmeal, juice, pretzels and fruit snacks in addition to sweet treats.

With SNAP benefits set to lapse on Saturday, a Colorado Springs woman said she’s doing her part to help anyone who needs it on Halloween night.

The president's 12th visit to Palm Beach offers a contrast to how Trump handled the record-breaking 35-day shutdown during his first term.