{"id":12640,"date":"2025-10-20T18:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/?p=12640"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:45:10","slug":"alert-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/2025\/10\/20\/alert-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Alert: Government Shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Congress failed to reach a funding agreement at the start of the new fiscal year, triggering a government shutdown. This shutdown, together with new changes from H.R. 1, puts added pressure on states and leaves families caught in the middle with less support when they need it most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re urging Congress to act quickly to end this federal government shutdown by passing a bipartisan bill that fully funds WIC and protects all nutrition programs. Here\u2019s<\/span> our official statement<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more details on how the shutdown could impact hunger, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Now is the time to act. Here\u2019s how you can help today:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce2<\/span> Take action now: <\/strong><\/span>Click here<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to write to your Members of Congress and urge them to work across the aisle to negotiate a resolution to end this shutdown while protecting kids and families.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll continue to keep an eye on how key nutrition programs may be affected and on the impact of potential funding measures.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Resources” text_direction=”default”][\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]FRAC |<\/b> Summer EBT: The Proven, Cost-Effective Solution to Summer Hunger<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Despite the Summer EBT Program\u2019s many benefits, some states have chosen to reject the federal funding it provides and instead are implementing state-funded programs that reach significantly fewer children. FRAC’s<\/span> Summer EBT: The Proven, Cost-Effective Solution to Summer Hunger<\/b><\/a> highlights Summer EBT’s track record as a proven, cost-effective way to reduce summer hunger and improve nutrition while strengthening local economies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the No Kid Hungry Back to School Report<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The 2025 No Kid Hungry Back to School Report shines a light on the critical role school meals play in helping kids thrive. As families face rising food insecurity, the report highlights both urgent challenges and inspiring solutions from communities nationwide. Together, we can ensure every child has the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and succeed.<\/span> Read the full report.<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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