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ODJFS added SNAP recipients may not receive their November benefits as normally scheduled if the federal government shutdown continues.
As the ongoing government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions across the nation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing concerns.
Montanans who use SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, may not receive the benefit in November.
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Federal SNAP-Ed program cuts mean less nutrition education for Colorado students and families
The federal government provided Colorado more than $6 million annually to use on educational programs like the one offered in the 600-student school district located in the San Luis Valley.
SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.