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Shutdown Fallout: The Families Left Waiting For Help

todayNovember 30, 2025

Shutdown Fallout: The Families Left Waiting For Help
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When the government shut down for 43 days this past October and November, tens of millions of Americans suddenly found the support they rely on slipping out of reach. The disruption revealed just how vulnerable SNAP recipients are when politics stalls and the system falters. We delve into how the SNAP system really works and break some of the misconceptions behind this government service.


  • Jessica Bollinger, case manager, homeless shelter, North Carolina
  • Gina Plato-Niño, SNAP Director, Food Research & Action Center.

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