According to a report released by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, people who depend on SNAP benefits could be impacted by the government shutdown through March, reports Food & Wine. Due to the timing of the monthly benefits schedule, many will have to make the food stamps issued on January 20 last for 40 days until March benefits are issued. Some households may even have to stretch the benefits for 50 days, as benefits are issued varying by state.
Food banks are expected to absorb the impact of the millions of people who will be food insecure for the next few months. Full Story
Related: Agriculture Improvement Act Signed into Law; Trump Administration Renews Effort to Tighten SNAP Restrictions.
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SNAP Recipients May Have to Wait Longer for Benefits
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