LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) —Mario Berlanga, owner of Mario’s Westside Market, told FOX5 he has made physical changes to his store layout to direct customers through checkout lines and hired additional security personnel.

“I didn’t want to have to do that because I don’t want people coming in here thinking that we don’t trust them,” Berlanga said.

The federal government announced it will not send out November’s benefits as the shutdown continues, sparking concern among grocers nationwide. Berlanga joins other local grocers who are bracing for unknown impacts as SNAP benefits end for millions of Americans.

Security measures implemented

The store previously had an open layout where customers could walk directly in, but management has created barriers, forcing customers to check out through desi

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