COLUMBIA, S.C. — The federal government has now been shut down for 13 days, and while many are waiting to see when it will reopen, local programs that rely on federal funding may soon feel the effects.

Becky Morrison with Senior Resources says their Meals on Wheels program provides vital support for older adults, along with services like Senior Companions. The organization relies on about $2.5 million in federal funding. Right now, they’re in a “wait-and-see” mode, hoping the shutdown will end soon.

“We’re not feeling major impacts from the government shutdown yet,” Morrison said. “But if it continues much longer, we do anticipate we might start feeling the effects.”

One program that may be impacted is the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program, which matches older adults with companions t

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