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'People Are so Concerned': Fort Pierce Pantry Trying to Fill the Gap as SNAP Benefits Face Cuts
About one in six Massachusetts SNAP recipients face delayed or reduced benefits as state food banks double funding to address a shortfall caused by the government shutdown.
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'People are so concerned': Fort Pierce pantry trying to fill the gap as SNAP benefits face cuts
The federal government continues to work out the details on partially funding the SNAP program, while recipients continue to worry about getting food on the table, prompting local pantries to try and fill the gap.
Mass. residents line up for food donations to fill SNAP gap
Massachusetts residents who receive SNAP benefits may get about half their usual monthly payment of $324, on average. Food pantries are trying to do more to help. Recipients say they're eating less and trying to stretch food donations.
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