MICHIGAN, USA — It’s been nearly five weeks since the government shutdown, and here in Michigan, some school leaders said children are feeling the impact the most.

The pause in food and early childhood programs is forcing schools to step in where federal support has stopped.

Robert McCann with the K-12 Alliance of Michigan , which represents superintendents and schools statewide, said the shutdown isn’t just about politics. He said it’s taking away peace and stability for children and families.

“Some of our most vulnerable kids that we serve in our schools across Michigan are now dealing with the loss of their SNAP benefits at home,” said McCann.

With SNAP benefits paused and Head Start programs losing funding, he said thousands of kids are going without meals and early learning su

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