rodriguezchristopher+FollowSNAP Delay Makes Me Worry About My Child’s Next MealI’m a single mom in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, relying on SNAP benefits to buy groceries for my child. At the end of October I looked at my balance—it was nearly zero. News of the government shutdown was on TV, and the state welfare office sent a warning: if the funding isn’t approved, November’s SNAP benefits might be halted. That night I watched my child eat boiled peas—whatever was left—and felt empty inside. I try to budget, but every meal now feels like a gamble: can I make it until help arrives? #SNAPInterrupted #GovernmentShutdown #FoodInsecurity 265Share
wrobinson+FollowHalf‑Full Cart at the Grocery StoreAt a grocery store in Houston I pushed my cart—only eggs, rice and two bottles of milk. Our household counts on food assistance, and we were told it may be delayed. My kid asked, “Is this all we can eat?” I nodded and tried to stay calm. #FoodInsecurity #GovernmentShutdown #FamilyLife162Share
