When Government Closes, Families Go Hungry
Overview This column examines how the federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, has deeply affected American life. Congress’s failure to pass funding bills has threatened the food security of roughly 42 million Americans. Families now face the grim possibility of going without meals, while small grocers and local markets struggle with declining SNAP spending, triggering losses that ripple throughout their communities. How the Federal Government Shutdown Occurred The U.S....
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