More than 700-thousand state residents are facing the threat of losing their food benefits amid the government shutdown.
Governor Evers says the state’s federally-funded FoodShare program is set to run out of funds by the end of the month. Evers is calling on federal leaders to end the shutdown quickly to prevent hunger and ensure access to essential food assistance. The federal government has instructed states to delay SNAP payments, which will affect the state’s recipients. WIC benefits for women and children will remain available.
