Weslaco produce store seeing fewer customers amid government shutdown

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said SNAP benefits won't be distributed until the government reopens.

Trump’s comments came the day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it planned to issue partial payments.

Trump’s decision means millions of families will get less help putting food on the table.

“It affects us a lot, look, where are the people?” Rosa Mireles said as she gestured at her empty business.

Mireles is the owner of Mid Valley Farms Produce in Weslaco. She said half of her customers rely on SNAP benefits to make purchases.

“There are people who really need those benefits," Mireles said, adding that shopping carts and baskets haven't been moved all day.

Mireles said she's seen customers having

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