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With state-funded benefits set to arrive on Friday, nearly a week has elapsed since the pause in federal nutrition assistance. Local providers have been scrambling to try to meet the need.

"This is our community. It's up to us to make sure that our neighbors are taken care of," said one Champlain resident.

Local community members are struggling as the federal government shutdown continues and food stamps are being cut.