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SNAP Funding Crisis Threatens 42 Million Amid Shutdown

11/4/2025

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SNAP faces its first-ever funding lapse due to the government shutdown, potentially affecting 42 million Americans.
The lapse could remove about $8 billion in grocery spending.
Walmart accounts for over 24% of SNAP spending.
Walmart denied rumors of store closures amid looting linked to the lapse.
A federal judge blocked the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from halting SNAP benefits, citing irreparable harm to families reliant on food assistance.

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SNAP faces its first-ever funding lapse due to the government shutdown, potentially affecting 42 million Americans.
The lapse could remove about $8 billion in grocery spending.
Walmart accounts for over 24% of SNAP spending.
Walmart denied rumors of store closures amid looting linked to the lapse.
A federal judge blocked the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from halting SNAP benefits, citing irreparable harm to families reliant on food assistance.