Duval families, local nonprofits face uncertainty as SNAP benefits hang in limbo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the government shutdown stretches into day 21, the impact is getting personal.

For millions of families who rely on snap to put food on the table, the future is uncertain. If the shutdown continues into November, those crucial benefits could be delayed. Here in Duval County, nearly one in five families depends on SNAP.

BEAM is a Jacksonville nonprofit that’s been helping families with food and emergency assistance for more than 40 years…

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