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.

The government will continue for a couple more days at least as the Senate adjourned Thursday night. They will not meet again until Monday.

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.