The federal government shutdown is entering its second week, and millions of women and children are at risk of losing food benefits.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has spoken out about the issue, as nutrition experts warn of the imminent loss of grocery benefits for those reliant on federal food assistance funding.
America’s ability to track the real-world impacts of the shutdown on hunger is disappearing.
This comes after the Trump administration stopped tracking hunger, exacerbating the crisis.
Author's summary: Shutdown worsens hunger crisis.