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flag A 36-day shutdown halts SNAP benefits for 33,000 in Madera County, worsening food insecurity.

flag Madera County, where nearly half some rural communities rely on food assistance, faces growing hardship as the 36-day government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, affecting 33,000 CalFresh recipients. flag With no November disbursements and emergency federal funds delayed, officials warn benefits may not resume smoothly, straining local resources and businesses. flag The county, which receives over $6 million annually in SNAP funding, cannot replace the shortfall due to budget constraints. flag Food pantries report rising demand, and residents are increasingly turning to alternative support as uncertainty persists.

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