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BARSTOW, Calif. - With 42 million federal food assistance recipients set to lose benefits Saturday and furloughed workers missing another paycheck, the issue of food security dominated the government shutdown debate this week.

The Food Industry Association, the trade group of major grocers including Walmart and Albertsons, warned that a lapse in SNAP benefits would create widespread financial instability at the local level.

Local perspective:

The Barstow Police Department shared on social media it is increasing patrols around local grocery stores, convenience stores, and shopping centers to support the community during the ongoing government shutdown and temporary freeze of SNAP benefits.

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