Core Insights - The article highlights the potential crisis facing food banks and anti-hunger organizations in the U.S. if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are not distributed in November [1] - Multiple state governments have warned that a disruption in SNAP funding could lead to a significant increase in hunger issues across the country [1] Group 1: Impact on Food Banks - Nine food banks and anti-hunger organizations from eight states are expressing concerns about their ability to meet rising food demand if SNAP benefits are interrupted [1] - The CEO of a food bank in Huntington, West Virginia, reported that rising food prices and an increase in the number of people seeking assistance have severely strained their budget, forcing them to reduce food distribution [1] Group 2: Government Shutdown Consequences - The federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week, with temporary funding bills repeatedly stalled in Congress [1] - The shutdown has prevented Congress from allocating funds for the SNAP program, which could affect approximately 7 million women, infants, and children who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) [1]
美国多州警告:政府停摆可能导致饥饿问题恶化
Yang Shi Xin Wen Ke Hu Duan·2025-10-25 16:23