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#GovernmentShutdown

stephenporter

School Lunch on Hold

I work as a nutritionist at an elementary school. In the lunch line, kids repeatedly check their balance cards to see if new funds arrived. Teachers reassure them: “We’re trying.” But I know, if assistance is delayed, free school lunch might be their only meal. Seeing children eat slower, my heart tightens. #ChildHunger #GovernmentShutdown #SchoolSupport

nicolehubbard

The Elderly and the Shutdown

I’m 72 and live alone, surviving on Social Security and SNAP. Yesterday my EBT card didn’t work, so I bought only a loaf of bread. The electric bill came too—I had to choose between light and dinner. Politicians argue on TV. I turn it off and pray the system works tomorrow. #SNAPLife #GovernmentShutdown #ElderlyLivesMatter #SurvivalReality

martingonzales

Long Lines at Food Banks, My Kids Shivering from Hunger

I’m a single mom in Houston, Texas, with two young children. The government shutdown caused community food banks to run low on supplies, and we had to wait long hours in line. Last week, my kids were shivering from hunger and kept crying, and I could only hold them to comfort them. Neighbors complain too; many families have to survive on donated bread and canned goods. The shutdown made already difficult lives even more unstable. #GovernmentShutdown #FoodBanks #VulnerableFamilies

michellebaldwin

When the Paycheck Didn’t Arrive

I work for the federal government in Washington D.C., and usually get paid in the first week of every month. But with this shutdown, my paycheck notice never arrived. Rent, school bus fare for my child, the menu for dinner—all paused. At night I can’t sleep—not from lack of money, but the question “Will I have money tomorrow?” hanging over me. #GovernmentShutdown #FederalWorkers #PayDelay

wrobinson

Half‑Full Cart at the Grocery Store

At 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 #FamilyLife

garciasusan

Immigration Application Delays Put My Life on Hold

I’m applying for a work visa in New York, hoping my approval would come before the shutdown. The government shutdown caused major delays at the immigration office, affecting both my status and work plans. Every day is filled with anxiety—I don’t know if I can start the new job on time, and can’t plan childcare or family finances. Calls go unanswered, emails receive no response, and all sense of security is gone. #GovernmentShutdown #PublicServices #ImmigrationPolicyNow

christopher35

On Duty, Without Pay

My name is Mark, a TSA officer at JFK Airport in New York. After the shutdown started, we were required to work, but our paychecks were delayed until the government approved funding. I wear my uniform daily, checking passengers’ bags while mentally calculating rent, utilities, and my child’s formula. Last week, my son asked, “Dad, when can we buy new shoes?” I had no answer, only handed him his old shoes. My colleagues are anxious too; we encourage each other, but nothing changes reality. Missing paychecks not only affect life but add stress to every scan I perform. #GovernmentShutdown #FederalWorkers

heather46

Income Freeze Forces Me to Recalculate Every Expense

I’m an IT contractor in Texas, and my finances were relatively stable. But the shutdown delayed payments on some projects, affecting my income. Credit card bills, mortgage, and children’s educational expenses forced me to recalculate my budget. Casual shopping and weekend gatherings are canceled, and I have to tighten spending. Economic uncertainty keeps me on edge every day and affects my future planning. #GovernmentShutdown #ConsumerConfidence #EconomicImpact

rodriguezchristopher

SNAP Delay Makes Me Worry About My Child’s Next Meal

I’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

Stephanie Brewer

Housing Subsidy Approval Delayed, My Moving Plan Upended

I’m a low-income renter in Florida. The housing subsidy I applied for was supposed to be approved last month, but the government shutdown has delayed it repeatedly. My landlord is pressuring me to sign the lease, but no one answers my calls. Every day I anxiously check my inbox, only to find nothing. The new apartment I planned to move into is still inaccessible, and my children have no space of their own. The shutdown has completely disrupted our life schedule. #GovernmentShutdown #PublicServices #HousingAssistance

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