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Food Banks Brace for Crisis Amid SNAP Funding Uncertainty

10/31/2025

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Food banks in the U.S. are bracing for increased demand due to a federal government shutdown that threatens funding for SNAP and WIC programs.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which aids nearly 42 million low-income Americans, is projected to run out of funds on November 1, 2023.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, serving 7 million individuals, also faces funding uncertainty.
Advocates warn that without immediate action, families with young children may experience severe food shortages.
Bipartisan discussions are underway to secure continued funding for food assistance amid a lawsuit challenging the USDA's use of contingency funds.

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Food banks in the U.S. are bracing for increased demand due to a federal government shutdown that threatens funding for SNAP and WIC programs.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which aids nearly 42 million low-income Americans, is projected to run out of funds on November 1, 2023.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, serving 7 million individuals, also faces funding uncertainty.
Advocates warn that without immediate action, families with young children may experience severe food shortages.
Bipartisan discussions are underway to secure continued funding for food assistance amid a lawsuit challenging the USDA's use of contingency funds.