AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The government shutdown has reached 23 days, making it the second longest in history, with no signs of ending soon.
Starting Nov. 1, the lack of government funding means no SNAP food benefits, no grants for local nonprofits and limited veterans assistance. Local nonprofits are preparing for a surge in demand if the situation continues.
The need has already increased over recent years from COVID-19 to Hurricane Helene, and now the government shutdown adds another layer of pressure as many people wait to see if they’ll receive paychecks…