Government Shutdown Raises Concerns About Food Assistance in Utah
As the government shutdown extends to almost two weeks, state agencies in Utah do not expect immediate impacts on federally funded nutrition programs this month.
However, food access advocates are worried that an overhaul of food programs scheduled to start in November may result in scarcer resources for those in need.
State agencies are still processing applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which are currently afloat due to secured October funding.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has confirmed that October's funding for SNAP has been secured.
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding is secured for October.
- WIC (Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) is also funded for the month.
Author's summary: Utah faces potential food assistance scarcity in November.