Stewpot braces for more people in need amid government shutdown

Stewpot braces for more people in need amid government shutdown

JACKSON, Miss, (WJTV) - As Mississippi prepares for a pause in SNAP benefits in November, a Jackson nonprofit said it's already seeing more people seeking help. Stewpot Community Services operates many programs for the community, including a community kitchen and food pantry. Both are feeling the strain as families prepare for benefits to stop in November. For many residents, the pause in SNAP benefits is already causing worry about how they wil…