Food aid for students and their families impacted by government shutdown

On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how one local nonprofit organization is helping families in need of food aid amid the government shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, has been put in jeopardy since the shutdown. The lapse in funding has put more pressure on food pantries and afterschool programs to alleviate hunger for students and families in underserved communities. In a major development last Wednesday night, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown lasted 43 days. According to the latest data from Feeding America, about 1.4 million New Yorkers are facing food insecurity. The nonprofit New York Edge has food pantries and afterschool programs across the city to help with the ongoing issue of food insecurity. Joining us is Rachael Gazdick from New York Edge to discuss what the nonprofit has been doing to help during these tough times. Also on our program: We'll tell you about a new independent film, "The Veteran." The movie follows the story of a U.S. Marine who faces significant challenges after returning home from deployment in Afghanistan. The film tackles the many struggles veterans face after deployment overseas. We'll talk with the filmmaker about the work and its significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices