LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As the federal government shutdown nears its fourth week, Michiganders on SNAP benefits worry about the future.

Shannon Myers-Rinehart is one of thousands of Michigadners, who relies on SNAP benefits every month.

"We've been on them now for about two years,” said Shannon Myers-Rinehart. “We got them because my oldest daughter is a type 1 diabetic."

Rinehart says her family gets a total of $816 a month and she is worried for what’s to come next month.

"I do coupon, but I have been putting money aside,” said Rinehart. “I mean, we've just been pinching pennies and but it scares me to think about. What if I can't and I have to choose between a bill that has to be paid in order to go and get this?"

Amber Petersen also receives SNAP benefits, and her family of four g

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