WASHINGTON – Federal food benefits have been flowing again since the government shutdown ended last week. But for millions of recipients nationwide and tens of thousands in Arizona like Mindy Torres, the restart is only a temporary reprieve.
New work requirements could mean that her only reliable source of grocery money will soon disappear.
“I have what I need for today” but without the monthly food aid, “there’ll definitely be an issue,” said Torres, who left Phoenix three years ago when a rent increase became unaffordable…