The president hosted his glittering, Roaring '20s-themed event at Mar-a-Lago hours before federal food benefits were set to go on pause.

On Friday, Oct. 31, Trump, 79, hosted a Halloween party inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel at his Palm Beach, Fla., estate, Mar-a-Lago. The president sat with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Roaring '20s bash, which was complete with feathers and flapper dresses, photos show.

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 government shutdown has now stretched over a month and millions today could see their SNAP benefits vanish. President Trump was ordered by a federal judge to use emergency funds to keep the program running.

In the midst of a crisis concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, President Donald Trump held a “Great Gatsby”-themed Halloween celebration at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The event took place just a few hours before the expiration of federal food assistance,

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

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.

A Hampden resident is working to help her neighbors in need by handing out food alongside candy this Halloween.

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

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.