( Tyler, Texas ) - It's all over the news so I don't need to go deep into the government shutdown thats hindering all kinds of services. It's sad, really, when the people we voted in to represent us can't get over their own ego to work together. It's embarrassing to see how our government works now.

One of the services that has been hampered by this historic shutdown is SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program provides funds to those in need to buy food for their families. This shutdown has caused many to not get their full benefits this month.

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The families affected by those reduced SNAP benefits will have to reply on local food banks to get what they need. Because of that increase dependency, those food banks are struggl

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