Summary
A video showing long lines outside a Cleveland food bank went viral as people seek help during a federal government shutdown that paused SNAP benefits. The court temporarily blocked full SNAP payments while the White House and states dispute over benefit funding. Ohio plans to offer state food assistance while SNAP benefits are on hold.
Key Facts
- A viral video shows long queues outside a food bank in Cleveland due to a pause in SNAP benefits.
- The federal government shutdown has lasted 40 days and is affecting SNAP benefits.
- Over 42 million Americans rely on SNAP for groceries.
- Ohio plans to provide $25 million in state food assistance during the SNAP pause.
- A federal judge ordered the restoration of SNAP payments, but the Supreme Court blocked this pending review.
- Emergency food distributions are occurring in other cities, like Tallahassee, Florida.
- Feeding America reported a sixfold increase in traffic to its food-bank locator tool.
- President Donald Trump and other officials have commented on the SNAP situation and government shutdown.
