SNAP Benefits Face Halt in Some States Amid Govt. Shutdown
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Ezekiel J. Walker, The Black Wall Street Times
As the federal government shutdown continues with no immediate resolution in sight, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, are facing the terrifying prospect of missing their November benefits. SNAP benefits is entirely federally funded, making it acutely vulnerable to a lapse in government appropriations.
For the African American community, the program is particularly vital, reflecting and mitigating the deep-seated economic and food insecurity disparities that persist in the United States.
While SNAP recipients come from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, African Americans participate at a rate that is disproportionately higher than their share of the overall U.S. population.
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