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flag SNAP benefits may expire Nov. 1, 2025, unless Congress acts, risking food insecurity nationwide.

flag As the federal government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits in Maine and across the U.S. face potential expiration on November 1, 2025, unless Congress acts. flag In Lewiston, the nonprofit Full Plates, Full Potential hosted a virtual town hall to address growing concerns over food insecurity, highlighting the urgent need for stable nutrition assistance. flag Meanwhile, students in southern Maine launched “Spare Change Fills Plates,” a youth-led initiative collecting donations to support families in need. flag In Rhode Island, nearly $1.8 million has been allocated to provide temporary housing for unhoused individuals, while wastewater monitoring on Block Island tracks drug use. flag Concerns also persist over delayed emergency responses, rising food pantry demand, and the impact of romance scams, which cost Americans over $1.3 billion annually.

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