The Brief

While the government shutdown may be over, the cost of food and health care is top of mind for many.

Some people say they are still waiting to receive their full SNAP benefits, while others are worried their health care premiums will skyrocket due to the expiring ACA tax credits.

Hundreds of residents, including those who receive SNAP assistance, packed TrueLA Church's parking lot Thursday in southwest Los Angeles.

Rev. Douglas Nelson says they scheduled the emergency food giveaway because of the government shutdown's impact on SNAP funding.

"What we've been seeing is that there's been a group of people who just haven't been served and don't have the ability to buy food," said Nelson.

"People need help," said Cynthia Winder, who attended the food giveaway.

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