# After the Shutdown Ends, Millions Will Still Lose Food Aid

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/after-the-shutdown-ends-millions-will-still-lose-food-aid/
- Published: 2025-11-07T09:45:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image: EBT cards from different states. Image courtesy of the USDA’s FNS, SNAP via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. Article by Reyanna James. Inequality – November 05, 2025. The roughly 42 million Americans who rely on food stamps did not receive their November 1 SNAP benefits as the government shutdown entered its sixth week. The missed payments come just as the holiday season begins, leaving many families struggling to put food on the table. But even when the shutdown ends, the threat to the nation’s primary nutrition assistance program won’t be over. When the government reopens, millions will still lose access to food assistance. […] Click here to view original web page at www.inequality.org Related articles: Tyler Perry Donated $1.4 Million to Organizations Supporting Families Impacted by SNAP Benefit Reductions (Exclusive) – People  Trump administration set to appeal judge’s strict ruling on SNAP – MSNBC Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November – AP News Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio

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### By: labubu-clicker

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/after-the-shutdown-ends-millions-will-still-lose-food-aid/#comment-6328
- Published: 2025-11-08T01:24:09-06:00

It’s concerning to see how many people will still face food insecurity even after the shutdown ends, especially with the SNAP benefits being affected. I actually found some related statistics on household budgets at https://tinyfun.io/game/labubu-clicker that put this into further context.