Diane Yap, a conservative influencer, has sparked fury online after saying that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients should receive Nutraloaf.

Newsweek has contacted Yap via social media for comment.

Why It Matters

Some 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to help cover their food expenses every month. The payments help low-income individuals and families buy food at their local grocery stores with an EBT card that can be used on qualifying items.

The federal government has been shut down since October 1, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a stalemate, trading blame over who is responsible for the shutdown, and looking to garner support for resolutions to reopen the government.

This shutdown has resulted in the pause of crucial benefits and ser

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