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Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP for 42 Million Americans

11/19/2025

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The ongoing government shutdown jeopardizes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture warning it could run out past November 1.
SNAP serves about 42 million Americans and faces a 20% funding cut under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The cut could cause 90,000 people to lose benefits monthly.
Food insecurity affects 47.4 million people, including 13.8 million children, and ties to housing and healthcare.

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The ongoing government shutdown jeopardizes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture warning it could run out past November 1.
SNAP serves about 42 million Americans and faces a 20% funding cut under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The cut could cause 90,000 people to lose benefits monthly.
Food insecurity affects 47.4 million people, including 13.8 million children, and ties to housing and healthcare.