The article discusses the ongoing government shutdown in the United States, which has resulted in a significant impact on various aspects of society, including food security. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is set to expire on Saturday due to the shutdown.
Food banks and non-profit organizations are already struggling to meet the increasing demand for food assistance, particularly among federal workers who have been furloughed or are working without pay. According to the National Council of Nonprofits, food banks will be "pushed past the breaking point" if federal food aid is cut off this weekend.
The article highlights the concerns raised by the National Council of Nonprofits and other groups about the Trump administration's decision not to use a USDA contingency fund to keep SNAP benefits going. The organization argues that the administration lacks the legal authority to suspend SNAP benefits and must tap into the $5 billion fund to maintain the program.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has stated that the department cannot use the contingency fund without underlying appropriations, which is in line with her previous statement on October 14th.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed concerns about the impact of the shutdown on federal workers and their families, stating that "we are now reaching a breaking point" and that children will go hungry due to the lack of resources.
The White House has announced plans to pay U.S. military forces today as scheduled, using funds from various areas, including a military housing fund, research and development fund, and Pentagon procurement account.
President Trump has called on Republicans to "get rid of the filibuster" in a series of Truth Social posts, which has sparked controversy among Senate Republicans, who have expressed concerns about nuking the filibuster rule.
The article also highlights the impact of the shutdown on federal workers, including Carlos Gomez, a federal employee based in San Antonio, Texas, who relies on a local food bank to feed his family.
Food banks and non-profit organizations are already struggling to meet the increasing demand for food assistance, particularly among federal workers who have been furloughed or are working without pay. According to the National Council of Nonprofits, food banks will be "pushed past the breaking point" if federal food aid is cut off this weekend.
The article highlights the concerns raised by the National Council of Nonprofits and other groups about the Trump administration's decision not to use a USDA contingency fund to keep SNAP benefits going. The organization argues that the administration lacks the legal authority to suspend SNAP benefits and must tap into the $5 billion fund to maintain the program.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has stated that the department cannot use the contingency fund without underlying appropriations, which is in line with her previous statement on October 14th.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed concerns about the impact of the shutdown on federal workers and their families, stating that "we are now reaching a breaking point" and that children will go hungry due to the lack of resources.
The White House has announced plans to pay U.S. military forces today as scheduled, using funds from various areas, including a military housing fund, research and development fund, and Pentagon procurement account.
President Trump has called on Republicans to "get rid of the filibuster" in a series of Truth Social posts, which has sparked controversy among Senate Republicans, who have expressed concerns about nuking the filibuster rule.
The article also highlights the impact of the shutdown on federal workers, including Carlos Gomez, a federal employee based in San Antonio, Texas, who relies on a local food bank to feed his family.
He's got no idea how he's gonna put food on the table for his fam this weekend. And it's not just him, it's thousands of other folks who are counting on those SNAP benefits to get by. I mean, I get that the government needs to sort out its finances and all that jazz, but can't they see the human impact of this shutdown? 
It's like they're just stringing people along without any consideration for the consequences. And what really gets me is that it's not just about food banks and non-profits - it's also about the families of federal workers who are gonna be affected by this shutdown. I'm all for fiscal responsibility, but come on! We can't just leave people hanging like this. 
food stamps are like, literally what's left for them now... can't believe the gov is making ppl wait till monday to get their benefits when we already know it's gonna be monday 
just saw that food stamps are expiring cuz gov't shutdown... ppl r really struggling rn... cant believe they cant find a way 2 keep SNAP benefits goin 
food banks r already overwhelmed & wont b able 2 cope if fed aid gets cut off 
. It's all about personal responsibility, right?
. i feel bad for all those families who r counting on SNAP benefits, especially with the kids and stuff...house speaker johnson is right, we gotta do something or else some innocent ppl will suffer 
first off what is wrong w/ u ppl at the White House?! they cant even figure out how to keep the SNAP program goin without messing up everythin' 
I mean come on, Mike Johnson is right though federal workers r gettin roasted with no pay and their families are sufferin 
what about the ppl w/ disabilities who depend on SNAP 4 survival?! its like the gov is tryna turn its back on them 
. The fact that the White House is using funds from other areas to pay military personnel but not SNAP benefits is just mind-boggling 
. Can't we all just talk this out and find a solution that works for everyone? 
it's not fair that some people have to rely on food banks just because of politics 
. I mean, if they don't get rid of it, what's the point? But at the same time, I think we should be careful about nuking it because... actually, no, wait, maybe we should just get rid of it to avoid any more drama 
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