As the federal government shutdown drags on, some families in Florida say they are being pushed into impossible decisions, including choosing between meals and life-saving medical treatment.
WATCH: Federal shutdown forces Florida families to choose between food and medical care
At Feeding Tampa Bay on Monday, hundreds of families waited in long lines for hours in hopes of bringing home groceries. The organization said it is already seeing a sharp increase in demand at its food pantries.
Among those seeking help is a small-business owner from Venice, who explained that losing SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, means deciding whether to buy gas or food.
"Right now, I'm homeless and trying to get this business up and off the ground because I have to make a choic

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