US government shutdown over President Trump's wall could see millions go hungry

Millions of low-income Americans could go hungry next month unless the government shutdown over President Trump’s wall is quickly resolved, writes Bette Browne

Millions of Americans could go hungry unless there is a quick resolution to the US government shutdown over President Donald Trump’s demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall against immigrants.

Almost 40 million low-income Americans, including millions of children, parents, elderly people, and those with disabilities, who depend on federal food assistance will not receive it in a few weeks unless the government reopens and passes a budget to continue covering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme (Snap), once known as food stamps.