""We were already seeing the working class facing unprecedented attacks," said George Matysik, the executive director of Philadelphia-based Share Food Program. "...What the shutdown is doing is it's just, instead of throwing water on the fire, it's throwing gasoline on it.""
""Congressional intent is evident that SNAP's operations should continue since the program has been provided with multi-year contingency funds.""
""it's very frustrating that the government ... would consider jeopardizing 42 million people's access to food at such short notice.""
The U.S. Department of Agriculture informed states it would not provide November SNAP payments, potentially leaving about 42 million people without aid. Food banks already face strain from prior federal program cuts and say they cannot meet the resulting demand. Proposed SNAP eligibility changes in the administration's tax and spending bill, including expanded work requirements, would further widen the gap. A USDA memo said contingency reserves could not be used for FY2026 regular benefits, contradicting an earlier shutdown plan noting multi-year contingency funds. Dozens of states warned of missed benefits; a few authorized temporary aid workarounds.
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