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Texas Food Banks mobilize as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits and federal paychecks

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TEXAS – As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition benefits. With federal employees and armed service members in Texas at risk of income disruption, and SNAP benefit delays beginning November 1, the state’s emergency food system is bracing for a surge in need.

Farmer with produce
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