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"People really are in desperate need right now," said a mother from Mesa, as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to impact WIC benefit payments.
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Low-income families face a financial cliff as government shutdown threatens 4 federal aid programs
"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
Get live updates and the latest news as the government shutdown hits the one month mark, with Trump administration promising military paychecks but not SNAP funds.
The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.
Missouri families receiving WIC benefits will continue to have access in November, but SNAP benefits will be on pause next month because of the government shutdown.