42 Million Americans Are 1 Day Away from Losing Food Aid. Congress Has the Power to Stop It.

On Nov. 1, 42 million Americans could wake up without the federal assistance that helps them afford groceries. The ongoing government shutdown has frozen new funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, threatening to halt benefits that millions depend on for daily survival.  With grocery prices still high and food banks already overwhelmed,…