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A record 44-day shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits for the first time in 60 years, worsening food insecurity nationwide.
A 44-day federal shutdown in late 2024, the longest in U.S. history, disrupted SNAP benefits for the first time in the program’s 60-year history, sparking a surge in demand for food assistance nationwide.
Organizations across Wyoming, Los Angeles, and Nevada reported increased need, with food pantries and meal programs strained by higher usage, rising food costs, and delayed aid.
Local nonprofits, volunteers, and community groups stepped in, supported by emergency state funds and expanded partnerships, but leaders warn that temporary relief is not sustainable.
Despite the government reopening and a funding bill securing SNAP through 2026, benefits may not fully resume until after Thanksgiving, prolonging hunger for millions.
Misinformation about SNAP recipients has fueled political debate, though data shows most are U.S. citizens.
The crisis underscored the fragility of food security and the critical role of community support and stable federal funding.
Un cierre histórico de 44 días interrumpió los beneficios de SNAP por primera vez en 60 años, empeorando la inseguridad alimentaria en todo el país.