Food Aid Crisis: Who's to Blame?

In the U. S. , a big problem is happening with food aid. This aid is called SNAP, and it helps millions of people every month. But now, the government is not giving this aid because of a shutdown. This is a big deal because many people rely on this help to eat. Most states can't pay for the food aid themselves. Only a few states, like Delaware and New Mexico, can help. The rest say they don't have the money or the way to give the aid. This is because the federal government usually gives this money, and now it's not. People like Roma Hammonds from Tennessee are worried. She uses SNAP to feed her family. If she doesn't get the aid, she doesn't know what she will do. She is one of many people in this situation. The government says it can't pay for the aid because of a shutdown. But some people say the government has money to help. They say the government should use this money to pay for the aid. Others say the states should find a way to help. Food banks are also having a hard time. They are already busy because more people are hungry. If the government doesn't pay for the aid, more people will need help from food banks. But food banks may not be able to help everyone. Some states are blaming the government, and some are blaming each other. It's a big mess, and people are suffering. It's important to think about who is responsible and how to fix this problem.