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SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolinian who receive funding from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will receive their February benefits early. State officials are cautioning recipients as the early allotment doesn’t mean that additional funds will be distributed again next month. More than 42 million Americans receive assistance through the food stamp program in a year, according to Feeding America,…

Midlands food bank helping out federal workers

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands food back is working to give relief to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. “If you’re struggling to make ends meet, this is a big deal,” Mary Louise Resch, with Harvest Hope food bank said. Since the government shutdown started, Harvest Hope has seen an increase of federal employees looking for assistance. “It breaks my heart…