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Federal Shutdown to Strain Food Banks, Millions at Risk

11/2/2025

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The SNAP funding cutoff triggered by the federal government shutdown will increase demand on U.S. food banks that aid around 42 million people, effective November 1, 2025.
Nicole Hunt of Food Bank for NYC expresses concern about food banks' inability to meet the rising needs.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is allocating $4 million to local food shelves.
The state requires $73 million in federal support.

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Story summary

The SNAP funding cutoff triggered by the federal government shutdown will increase demand on U.S. food banks that aid around 42 million people, effective November 1, 2025.
Nicole Hunt of Food Bank for NYC expresses concern about food banks' inability to meet the rising needs.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is allocating $4 million to local food shelves.
The state requires $73 million in federal support.