Food Stamp Disruption Amid Shutdown
Approximately 40 million Americans face food stamp disruption due to the shutdown.
According to the Department of Agriculture, around one in eight Americans receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits each month based on income.
In the event of non-payment, states have advised recipients to use food banks, which could be quickly overwhelmed by the demand.
Author's summary: 40 million Americans face food disruption.
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