JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Across Jacksonville, some families already struggling to put food on the table are now facing even greater uncertainty as the federal shutdown halts SNAP benefits.
For many in Northwest Jacksonville, the struggle has stretched on for months. Among them is Mary Hall, a mother of nine who lost her home in a fire three months ago and is now waiting for her food assistance to restart.
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“My house burnt down. I’m just trying to make ends meet with me and my kids,” Hall said.
With her SNAP benefits paused, Hall said the shutdown has made an already difficult situation even harder…