With the federal shutdown in full swing, those who rely on federally funded food assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Maryland, are concerned.

It is unclear if and when benefits could be disrupted for SNAP and WIC recipients, but local and state leaders said Wednesday they are working on ways to mitigate any potential impacts.

"Services funded by grants at a local level won't be immediately impacted," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said. "We'll be monitoring that as well. If the long-term shutdown does occur, we will do everything that we can to maintain the services for our residents. We'll be ready to do what we can based on what's happening on the ground in real time."

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