USDA and State Agencies Prepare for Food Assistance Disruptions Amid Shutdown
TL;DR
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an emergency order to continue food assistance benefits for vulnerable populations through November amid the federal government shutdown, but benefits for others will lapse if the shutdown persists, causing concern among residents and food banks.
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- Louisiana governor signs emergency order for food assistance WAFB
- The shutdown cliff that could hit Democrats hard Politico
- Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits CNN
- Exclusive: USDA says it can't use emergency funds for food stamps Axios
- Trump shutdown could soon halt food support for millions in California; CalFresh cards face possibility of no new funds in November California State Portal | CA.gov
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