As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills

Alicia Spradley (left) and her husband purchased groceries for a young SNAP recipient who may run out of benefits in Chicago on Oct. 30.

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

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