Federal officials are warning of the threat that a prolonged government shutdown, now in its 15th day, could pose to millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits.
The federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food and is run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
In a letter to state health officials obtained by ABC News, Ronald Ward — the acting head of SNAP — said the program that millions of low-income Americans rely on
How the prolonged government shutdown could impact SNAP benefits, food insecure Americans
