BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Federal food assistance for low-income persons is set to freeze on Saturday because of the gridlock in Washington.

Terry Hornbuckle is a 65-year-old disabled widow, and she wonders how she will be able to make up for SNAP payments if they are paused in November due to the government shutdown.

“Any penny that comes into this house is absolutely pinched until it screams,” said Hornbuckle.

The government shutdown started almost a month ago. Democrats want a resolution on expiring health care tax credits. But Republicans demand that Democrats end the shutdown before they negotiate anything.

“Well, we’re going to get it done. The Democrats have caused the problem on food stamps,” said President Donald Trump.

Hornbuckle is just living off her late husband’s Social Se

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