Food banks see surge in demand; Trump says SNAP benefits won't be given until after shutdown

President Trump's decision to halt SNAP benefits during the government shutdown has caused widespread concern and immediate effects, with nearly 42 million Americans impacted. Food banks and hunger relief organizations are reporting a dramatic increase in demand, with some agencies seeing double the number of people seeking assistance. The situation is dire, with many food banks at risk of running out of supplies within weeks, and millions of families facing food insecurity due to the disruption of these essential programs. 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.