With the 2025 government shutdown now underway, struggling families in the Houston area are left to wonder how nutrition programs will be impacted by a potential lapse in funding.

The USDA released a contingency plan in 2024 for how funding would be impacted by a government shutdown, addressing both a short-term or a long-term situation.

If a funding lapse seems likely within five days of expiration, leadership begins shutdown preparations. The Assistant Administrator, CFO, and Budget Director oversee appropriations monitoring and advise the Administrator.

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SNAP, WIC, and Child Nutrition programs continue if funds exist but can stop if money runs out.

Exempt programs funded outside annual appropriations ar

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