MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The federal government officially shut down on Wednesday, and the impact is already hitting home.

For families in Memphis who depend on SNAP and WIC benefits, it could mean less food on the table. Shoppers who spoke with FOX13 on Wednesday afternoon said the shutdown has them worried.

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"That's the only way we can survive, feed our kids, and, you know, we look forward to it, you know. So, it is kind of a hard thing," said shopper Christopher Wright.

The government shutdown isn't just about politics in Washington. In Memphis, it could mean empty fridges and skipped meals. Wright, a father of three, said that SNAP benefits are his family's lifeline.

"It could be really rough," Wright said. "People try

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