Local food bank prepares for potential SNAP disruptions amid government shutdown

Local food bank prepares for potential SNAP disruptions amid government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, food security advocates in Acadiana are preparing for what could become a critical disruption in nutrition assistance programs.The U.S. Agriculture Secretary has warned that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could run out within the next two weeks if Congress does not act.The potential lapse could impact millions of Americansincluding more than 18% of Louisiana resident…