Colleges have rolled out emergency food and basic‑needs programs after a federal SNAP funding disruption and as legal fights over benefit distribution continue. Reporting shows campuses boosting pantry services, emergency grants and partnerships with community organizations while students and staff face interrupted benefits. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on administrative requests tied to SNAP disbursements, creating near-term uncertainty for campus budgeting and student-support timetables. Many institutions also report enrollment and retention risks from students who rely on predictable monthly aid. Financial-aid, student-affairs and development offices should coordinate to expand short‑term emergency funding, track students receiving SNAP to prioritize outreach, and document local demand to support advocacy for stable federal funding.