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As the government shutdown persists, local nonprofits are sounding the alarm: the need for assistance is growing and it’s not just about food.

While major federal benefit programs like WIC and SNAP continue to operate for now, and some federal employees receive partial paychecks for time worked before the shutdown, the uncertainty is weighing heavily on families across the D.C. region.

At Northern Virginia Family Service, President and CEO Stephanie Berkowitz said the impact is already being felt.

“We’re already seeing more people coming to our Hunge

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