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SNAP benefits halted in shutdown; Black, Native, and low-income families at high risk.
Federal food aid through SNAP is at risk during a government shutdown, with benefits already halted for many, including Black Americans who make up 25.7% of recipients despite being 13.7% of the population.
Two federal judges ordered temporary funding using contingency funds, but full restoration may take at least a week.
Black households face systemic economic barriers, including a median income $36,000 below white households and rising unemployment, making SNAP critical for food security.
Native American communities and low-income families also face heightened risks, with advocates warning long-term harm even if benefits resume.
Los beneficios de SNAP se detuvieron en el cierre; las familias negras, nativas y de bajos ingresos están en alto riesgo.