Ongoing government shutdown risks cutting food aid for millions across the U.S.
TL;DR
The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown threatens to cut off food assistance for 42 million people relying on SNAP, potentially causing widespread hunger and economic instability, with additional risks for pregnant women and new parents due to WIC funding issues.
- 'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people NPR
- 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
- CalFresh payments will be paused in November amid ongoing government shutdown CBS News
- At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November Politico
- Democrats under fire as food stamp funds run dry: 42 million Americans caught in shutdown fight Fox News
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