Local residents share money-saving grocery tips amid SNAP benefits uncertainty

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The government shutdown has come with some major interruptions, and perhaps one of the biggest could come in the form of SNAP benefits possibly being halted by the end of the week.

The uncertainty has Hampton Roads residents trying to shop smart and stretch their dollars as far as they can.

“Get what you can,” said Virginia Beach resident Laurie Mullen Parker. “Every dollar counts.”…

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