ATLANTA (WJBF) — Senator Raphael Warnock toured the Goodr Community Market in Atlanta on Monday to see how the government shutdown is affecting families who rely on SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The market, located off Edgewood Avenue, has been open for 90 days and provides affordable produce, groceries, and deli items for seniors and families using EBT cards.

Jasmine Crowe-Houston, the founder and CEO of Goodr, says nine out of 10 customers rely on SNAP and are already struggling.

“Many of our seniors get $16 to $40 a month in benefits. They’re stretching what they have to get by, relying on food banks and other services,” Crowe-Houston said.

Customers like Karen Stewart, who use SNAP, say the cuts are hitting them hard.

“It’s going to impact us because there’s

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