Concerns about SNAP drove volunteers to replenish food banks at the USDA Headquarters, in the National Mall, Washington

Concerns about SNAP drove volunteers to replenish food banks at the USDA Headquarters, in the National Mall, Washington

 Oliver Contreras

The ongoing budget deadlock in the United States is threatening food security of around 42 million Americans who receive food stamps at the start of each month to help get by. 

The US Department of Agriculture had said that no money could be paid out on Saturday due to the shutdown.

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