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St. Mary’s County commissioner says SNAP lapse could disrupt school meals as federal shutdown continues
Summary
A St. Mary’s County commissioner warned that the federal government shutdown, then in its 28th day, and a scheduled Nov. 1 lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could disrupt school meals for students who receive free and reduced-price lunches.
A St. Mary’s County commissioner warned that the federal government shutdown, then in its 28th day, and a scheduled Nov. 1 lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could disrupt school meals for students who receive free and reduced-price lunches.
The commissioner said the expiration of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 ‘‘has a profound impact on our school system with, meals for kids for who get free and reduced lunches.’’ He urged state lawmakers to coordinate with colleagues in neighboring states and pressed federal leaders…
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