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The megabill further shuttered the SNAP-Ed, a federally funded grant program that "helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles," according to the program's website. Funding for SNAP-Ed ended Oct. 1.
Millions of Americans rely on federal assistance for access to nutritious food. Here's who's impacted as funds dry up in the government shutdown.
SNAP benefits won't go out Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. How many people in Mississippi get help? How much? What you need to know
Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used by 42 million Americans, is set to run dry on Saturday as the U.S. government shutdown continues.
St. Vincent de Paul operates a free grocery store in DeKalb County, offering support to those in need, including EBT and SNAP recipients. Valentin Chagolla, the store manager, mentioned that the store currently allows people to visit once a month, "but if it gets canceled we’ll have to go up to twice a month.”
SNAP benefits for millions of Californians will officially come to an end on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. • Video Above: Trump Administration announces that SNAP funds will not be distributed SNAP is a government assistance program that aims to help low-income households afford food.