The state has vowed to step in and provide food assistance for many who face a cut-off in federal SNAP aid. But there is still fear and anxiety about how to get by.
The SNAP program is losing federal funding on Saturday. Many older people won't be able to easily line up at food pantries or go out and get second jobs.
Tens of millions of people are at risk of losing federal food and nutrition benefits due to the government shutdown. Food bank administrators say they are working overtime to meet demand.
