Summary
Millions of people in the U.S. could lose nutritional help as the government faces a shutdown, affecting food aid programs. Some states are stepping in to help with emergency funds, and there is legal action to try and keep the assistance going.
Key Facts
- Food aid for millions in the U.S. might stop due to a government shutdown starting Saturday.
- New York and other states declared emergencies to provide local assistance.
- President Trump’s administration plans to stop food aid starting November 1, which is seen as unusual for a government shutdown.
- This stoppage affects about 42 million people who rely on SNAP for food aid.
- Twenty-five Democrat-led states have sued to keep SNAP funding, with a court hearing held in Massachusetts.
- The USDA says it can no longer use emergency funds to support the program during the shutdown.
- Organizations and states expect increased demand for food assistance due to this situation.
- Civil society groups express concern about the harm to vulnerable groups.
