The Brief

PHOENIX - Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown — especially those who rely on food assistance.

The backstory:

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, may see benefit delays or even suspensions if federal funding isn’t restored soon.

For many families, a trip to the grocery store can be stressful, but for some, it’s a struggle just to put food on the table. The government shutdown could make that struggle even harder.

Local perspective:

SNAP recipients at a Phoenix nonprofit Hope Lives Vive La Esperanza. said every dollar counts. SNAP benefits may not be issued Nov. 1 if the government is still shut down.

"It just causes a lot of confusion and I'm not sure where I'm going to be getting food for next month beca

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