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Fresh Out of Food Stamps

Lenore Pinkerton, Reporter
October 28, 2025
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Photo by Daniel Acker
In a Family Dollar store in Chicago, a screen shows that food stamps are accepted. A large amount of Americans rely heavily on food stamps.

Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, will be forced to halt their production and distribution of food stamps on Nov. 1. Families will have to find alternatives for support, like local food banks.

One in eight Americans uses food stamps to help keep food on the table for their family. Due to the rising cost of food, and without SNAP benefits, families that need assistance will have to stretch their budgets even tighter.

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Lenore Pinkerton
Lenore Pinkerton, Reporter
Hi, I’m Lenore, and this will be my first year in SPUB! Every year so far I’ve taken at least one film or photography class, so even though it’s my first year in SPUB I promise I know what I’m doing. I am in my Junior year, and I am very excited to be a reporter for the school. I am, what one would call, a nerd. I love writing, reading, and getting to the bottom of things! My main goal is to write about information that not just a few people find interesting, but many people are drawn to. Outside of school, there’s a good chance you will find me sleeping, drawing, or being social. As of late, I’m really working to enjoy my high school years to the fullest (cringe, I know) by doing things I enjoy while still pursuing more difficult things. I am excited to add this to my list, in a mix of both taxing and rewarding.