Imagine you’re an older person standing in line at your local pharmacy for your heart medication. The pharmacist rings up your total, and you suddenly realize you don’t have enough money to pay for your prescription and the groceries you were going to grab for dinner on your way home. How do you choose?
Congress was unable to pass legislation that would continue to fund the government beyond October 1. Without funding, a government shutdown has begun. Below, we break down what’s happening, how Ozarks Food Harvest is responding and how you can get help if needed.
Did you know nearly 1 out of every 4 meals distributed by Ozarks Food Harvest last year was provided by federal nutrition programs? This is important to know because Congress is revisiting the Farm Bill that funds these programs this year.