Government Shutdown: Will SNAP, WIC Benefits Run Out?

Government shutdown: Will SNAP, WIC benefits run out?

(NEXSTAR) – Those who rely on food assistance may be feeling uneasy as lawmakers predict the federal government shutdown, which started on Wednesday, will last for at least a week. Both SNAP and WIC are run by the United States Department of Agriculture, which has more than 40,000 employees furloughed during the shutdown. Live updates: Shutdown furor grows; Federal workers await news on layoffs Here's what we know about how the shutdown is…

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House Speaker Mike Johnson warns everyday Americans face risks during government shutdown, citing concerns about the WIC nutrition program and FEMA disaster response funding.

WIC programs could run out of funds in 1-2 weeks if shutdown continues. What we know.

WIC could run out of funding in 1-2 weeks under the government shutdown, National WIC Association President and CEO Georgia Machell said.

Parents at risk of missing vital checks as food stamp may run out

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Will food stamps, SNAP, WIC benefits still go out in PA during government shutdown?

Pennsylvanians are expected to continue seeing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments in October despite the federal government shutdown. The status of future SNAP payments if the partial shutdown persists is still uncertain. Congress did not pass a budget before the start of the federal fiscal year on Oct. 1, triggering a shutdown of programs that depend on yearly appropriations, including SNAP. This month’s SNAP benefits in Pennsyl…