More than 1.4 million Georgians are at risk of not receiving their monthly benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Benefits under SNAP are federally funded.
President Donald Trump has said the government will not fund SNAP benefits beyond this month, nor reimburse states that cover the cost. Meanwhile, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has also said the state is unable to do anything to help.
On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., shared the stories of her constituents and talked about why she believes it’s important to end the shutdown and fund health care and SNAP. Williams also said the federal government has a $5 billion contingency fund that could be used to fund the food program.
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