With a possible resolution ahead for the government shutdown, Tampa Bay 28 asked experts how long some lingering impacts should last.

During the shutdown, days turned to weeks as some families had to make hard decisions to get by.

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"When you are a mom trying to plan meals, you know how to survive, said Raelynn Grier.

"Today it's like honestly put gas in my car or go get something to eat? I don't have the money to do both, said Chantille Manuel.

Those are a few of the voices we've listened to recently of people who receive SNAP benefits.

"In Florida, it serves just over three million people, so it really is the difference between putting food on the table and not being able to put food on the table, said Crystal FitzSimons, President of the Food Re

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