SNAP Funding in Peril Due to Government Shutdown
The partial federal shutdown threatens to block next month's benefits for low-income people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blames the situation on Democrats. If the lapse in government funding continues, there won't be enough money for the program starting in November, according to the USDA.
Approximately 41.7 million people participate in SNAP, based on the latest data released by the USDA.
A customer purchases groceries (USDA photo)
Author's summary: SNAP funding at risk due to shutdown.