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Columbus resident Peaches Calhoun, a mother of four, talks about the possibility of losing SNAP benefits on November 1, 2025 if the federal government shutdown is still in place at that point
Jo Ingles
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Ohio Democrats push bill to force state to pay for benefit programs if federal shutdown drags on
Jo Ingles
If the shutdown continues into November, many SNAP, WIC, or TANF recipients in Ohio could lose funds they rely on to avoid going hungry.
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