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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Hunger in the Valley: The Ripple Effects of a Government Shutdown
Description: When the federal government grinds to a halt, the effects extend far beyond the paychecks of federal employees. In this episode of "The Valley Today," host Janet Michael talks with Les Sinclair, Communications and PR Manager for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, to unpack the cascading consequences of a government shutdown on local families, businesses, and the broader community. More Than Just Federal Workers Les quickly dispelles the myth that only federal workers feel the pinch during a shutdown. In Virginia alone, over 249,000 military personnel and 30,000 federal employees face immediate financial uncertainty. However, as...