40 million Americans face food stamp disruption amid shutdown

Food Stamp Disruption Amid Shutdown

Approximately 40 million Americans face food stamp disruption due to the shutdown.

About one in eight Americans receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits each month, based on income, according to the Department of Agriculture.

In the event of non-payment, states have advised recipients to use food banks, which could be quickly overwhelmed by demand.

States have invited recipients to make use of food banks.

Author's summary: Millions of Americans face food stamp disruptions.

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Le Monde Le Monde — 2025-10-31

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