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A federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for millions, including over 42 million nationwide, risking food security.
A federal government shutdown is putting SNAP food assistance at risk for over 42 million Americans, including nearly 78,000 in Montana and 188,000 in Kansas, as stalled federal funding forces states like Idaho, Nevada, and South Carolina to delay or halt November benefit distributions.
The disruption threatens food security for low-income families, seniors, and children, while food banks report surging demand.
Some states are seeking emergency funds to bridge the gap, but uncertainty remains due to limited contingency funds and no guarantee of federal reimbursement.
The shutdown, now the second longest in U.S. history, continues to deepen hardship for vulnerable populations by disrupting essential services.
Un cierre federal amenaza los beneficios de SNAP para millones, incluyendo a más de 42 millones en todo el país, poniendo en riesgo la seguridad alimentaria.