Up to 76,000 Granite Staters, Particularly in Rural Areas, Face Food Assistance Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

By: Jessica Williams

Outlets: NHFPI

Published: November 3, 2025

Words: 1,582

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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What to Know: As the federal government shutdown continues, as many as 76,000 New Hampshire residents likely faced disruptions to critical food assistance on November 1. Rural communities may feel the greatest impact – about two-thirds of the state’s SNAP recipients live outside its five largest cities, and access to food from alternative sources may be more limited. SNAP helps families put food on the table, while also strengthening local economies by circulating more …

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