The government shutdown has frozen SNAP funding for 42 million Americans. Food banks warn shelves are emptying fast as states struggle to fill the gap.
Nearly 42 million Americans lose their food stamp benefits PoliticoUncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Food Benefits After SNAP Ruling The New York TimesGovernment shutdown gridlock means they're waiting for food in the cold USA TodayGovernment shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes NBC News
