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November 19, 2025 November 19, 2025 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITOR The University community reacts to the removal of SNAP benefits during the 43-day-long government shutdown.

SNAP benefit removal affects the Hopkins community

By MYRA SAEED | 8 hours ago

Throughout October, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers cash cards to Americans at or below 130% of the poverty line, allowing them to purchase basic food items, continued on reduced funding; however, any extended shutdowns beyond 30 days, can pose difficulties in maintaining SNAP benefits for recipients.

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