Food benefits are uncertain across the country as the government shutdown continues. The impact on Sacramento and surrounding counties will be discussed.
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The federal government shutdown is approaching one month, and food benefits for nearly 42 million people are in limbo.
As of the latest update, CalFresh, the state’s version of SNAP, will be paused after! the USDA announced that there will be no benefits issued in November.
Author's summary: Government shutdown affects food benefits.