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El Paso Leaders Rally for Food Aid Amid Shutdown

11/8/2025

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U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar and El Paso faith leaders urge donations to local food-relief groups as the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits.
El Paso County commissioners approved measures to accept donations and coordinate responses, affecting 143,000 SNAP-eligible residents.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore food aid funding.
Escobar warns deeper SNAP cuts planned for 2026.
Local credit unions are offering financial assistance to affected federal employees.

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U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar and El Paso faith leaders urge donations to local food-relief groups as the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits.
El Paso County commissioners approved measures to accept donations and coordinate responses, affecting 143,000 SNAP-eligible residents.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore food aid funding.
Escobar warns deeper SNAP cuts planned for 2026.
Local credit unions are offering financial assistance to affected federal employees.