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A look into the Americans who could be affected by the delay of SNAP food assistance during the government shutdown.
Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.
What to know about the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, sometimes referred to as food stamps.
On top of the $5 million in emergency funds, another $1 million and counting has been pledged from private donors.
We have not only survived, but succeeded through challenges before, and we’ll continue to work with all of our partners to ensure that we overcome this challenge too,” County Executive
As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants are trying to help.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley says the city will be prepared to supply food boxes to Flint residents in November if their benefits are paused starting on Saturday, Nov. 1.
"We've never in the 18 years of Minnie's Food Pantry being here, in the 31 million meals we've served, had to turn away a person," Chery Jackson said. "Am I concerned about it today? Absolutely."
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