MISSOULA — Every day that the federal government shutdown continues is another day of uncertainty for many families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for food.

MTN talked with two women in the middle of the waiting game and found out there is fear about the future, but hope, too.

Kateri Matthews will be able to stock her shelves after a visit to the Missoula food bank this week. She’s one of thousands of Montanans who haven’t received any SNAP benefits this month.

Watch to hear from two people being impacted by a loss of SNAP benefits: SNAP recipients face uncertainty in Missoula as federal shutdown continues

"This is totally unfair. It's a huge impact on everybody and not being able to shop with your food stamps is very tough," Matthews tol

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