The Brief
- As the federal shutdown drags on, millions face uncertainty over food assistance benefits, including EBT and SNAP.
- A Dallas father of five says he’s stretching what’s left on his card, while local groups like Our Giving Kitchen step up to serve meals.
- A federal judge has ordered the USDA to release $6 billion in contingency funds to ensure November SNAP payments are made.
DALLAS – While lawmakers in Washington argue over funding, millions of Americans are stuck wondering how they’ll afford their next meal.
A Dallas father doing everything he can to stretch what’s left on his EBT card spoke with FOX 4 Sunday.
Ongoing shutdown and EBT
The latest:
As the government shutdown continues, the uncertainty surrounding food assistance that over 42 million Americans rely on lingers in the air.…