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As federal workers miss paychecks during shutdown, many turn to food banks for relief
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October 24, 2025
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7:56Now PlayingThe government shutdown reached day 24 on Friday, marking another milestone for federal workers as they missed a paycheck. That is putting the squeeze on family finances, and many federal workers are now turning to local food banks to help put food on the table. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Radha Muthiah, the CEO of the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington.
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