US government says it will stop paying for food aid next week
Earlier this month, the Trump administration declined draw on a contingency fund that would have continued benefits, saying the money was needed for potential emergencies such as natural disasters.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) is used by one in every eight Americans, and plays a vital role in many grocery budgets.
"Bottom line, the well has run dry," the department said in a notice o
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