Federal Government Shutdown Update:

As the shutdown continues — now the second longest in history — with no clear end

in sight, the harm caused to our communities is reaching new levels.

In addition to federal workers going without pay, SNAP (and likely WIC) benefits will become unavailable starting in November until Congress reaches a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture decides to release contingency funding for SNAP (neither of which is likely in time to avoid a November benefits disruption). If SNAP benefits are not distributed in November, the effects will be felt immediately. Over 800,000 SNAP recipients in our region will be left without access to the food they need. This is an unprecedented situation, as SNAP benefits have never lapsed before in the history of the program. This will likely cause a surge in demand for the charitable food network, as they will be among the only remaining resources for food assistance.

• REOURCES AND INFORMATION

  • Resources for Those Impacted by the Federal Shutdown - PA 211 

  • A Small Business Guide to Surviving a Government Shutdown | U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

  • Share Food Program | Find Food | Share Food Program 

  • Philabundance Food Map