Government Shutdown Worsens Hunger Crisis
The federal government shutdown is entering its second week, leaving millions of women and children at risk of losing food benefits.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has spoken out about the issue, as nutrition experts warn of the imminent loss of grocery benefits for those reliant on federal food assistance funding.
America’s ability to track the real-world impacts of the shutdown on hunger is disappearing.
The Trump administration has stopped tracking hunger, exacerbating the crisis.
Author's summary: Shutdown worsens hunger crisis.