Summary
A government shutdown has stopped SNAP payments, affecting millions of Americans who rely on this aid to buy food. One out of every eight Americans is now unsure of how they will afford their next meal.
Key Facts
- A government shutdown is currently happening.
- SNAP payments, which help people buy food, have been halted.
- One in eight Americans relies on SNAP payments.
- The sudden stop in aid has caused worry about access to food.
- SNAP is a program that started during the Great Depression to help fight hunger.
- Many Americans depend on this program for their nutrition needs.
