Metro Detroit families are taking preemptive action as millions of Americans face potential interruption of their food assistance benefits if the federal government shutdown continues beyond October.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will last through October, but approximately 42 million Americans could miss their November payments if the shutdown persists.
In Michigan alone, about 1.4 million residents depend on SNAP benefits, with approximately 40 percent of Detroit households participating in the program…