26,000 in Schuylkill face food stamp loss due to federal shutdown

Food Stamp Loss Due to Federal Shutdown

Around 26,000 people in Schuylkill face the loss of food stamps due to the federal shutdown.

Leslie Barringer, a 64-year-old Pottsville woman, relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and a local food pantry. She receives $23 monthly from SNAP, which helps her buy basic groceries.

“It helps,”

said Barringer, who uses the money to buy a loaf of bread, margarine, and eggs, making numerous meals throughout the month.

The program, also known as food stamps, is likely to be put on hold across the country due to the federal shutdown.

Author's summary: Federal shutdown affects food stamps.

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The Republican Herald The Republican Herald — 2025-10-25

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