More than 40 million people across the country count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal benefit that dates back to the late 1930s. But disruptions to SNAP, also known as food stamps, during what has become the longest government shutdown in American history have left recipients facing imminent hunger, unable to restock their pantries or refrigerators. SNAP has never lapsed during a government shutdown before. The turmoil — and resulting uncertainty about when their electronic benefits cards will be reloaded — has put recipients on edge, with many parents unsure of how they will feed their children. Around 4 in 5 households that rely on SNAP include a child, an older adult or someone with a disability. To qualify, a family of three must generally have an annual income below $35,000. Read more at the link in bio.