More than 66,000 Alaskans stare down a November without federal food benefits

As the federal government shutdown continues, over 66,000 Alaskans face the loss of SNAP benefits, potentially causing widespread hunger and hardship. With food prices already high and many living paycheck to paycheck, this move could hit especially hard for rural residents and families. Food banks and pantries across the state are bracing for a surge in people needing help, but they admit they simply can't fill the gap left by SNAP. With the deadline looming, there's uncertainty about how quickly any potential federal aid will restart, and Alaskan lawmakers are debating whether the state can provide funding to replace nearly $25 million in monthly federal food assistance. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.