The longest government shutdown in U.S. history, now over 35 days, is severely impacting veterans who rely on SNAP benefits, forcing many to seek help from food pantries.
At the Cobb Veterans Outpost, the demand for assistance has increased, with about 40 veterans receiving help during the shutdown. Some of these veterans depend on SNAP benefits, which have been disrupted by the shutdown.
“One veteran that was here recently had a real big dilemma of whether to do their civilian job where they were going to be getting paid or do their military responsibility for the weekend,” said Robert Bryant, program manager and clinician for Highland Rivers Behavioral Health.
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Bryant said that the uncertainty surrounding the shutdown is causing significant stress for veterans, particularly those who rely on SNAP benefits…