This past weekend, millions of Floridians — including veterans, children and seniors — saw their SNAP benefits run out. They are part of the 42 million in our country now faced with increased food insecurity. Open enrollment for ACA began with skyrocketing premiums and no relief in sight. For many, that means hard choices need to be made.

During this prolonged government shutdown, many people missing paychecks are sinking deeper into poverty through no fault of their own. In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will stop collecting its annual food insecurity survey after this year. That survey tells us how many households in America struggle to afford enough to eat. Ending it means flying blind on one of the most basic measures of economic well-being.

The timing cou

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