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How the Delay in SNAP Funding is Impacting DC — And How You Can Help
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With the Trump administration saying Monday that it would only partially fund food benefits for low income families during what is about to become the longest government shutdown in history, D.C. announced the city has 30 million dollars in local funds that could be used to cover November food benefits for low income residents. Marissa Lang has been covering food assistance programs for the Washington Post. She explains what all of this means for the district and why it matters for everyone, even if you’re not on SNAP.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode:
St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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Manage episode 517659909 series 3367663
With the Trump administration saying Monday that it would only partially fund food benefits for low income families during what is about to become the longest government shutdown in history, D.C. announced the city has 30 million dollars in local funds that could be used to cover November food benefits for low income residents. Marissa Lang has been covering food assistance programs for the Washington Post. She explains what all of this means for the district and why it matters for everyone, even if you’re not on SNAP.
Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.
Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode:
St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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