When the funding runs dry for SNAP benefits affecting millions of Americans, it may feel similar to what Americans faced during the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Services many Americans depend on suddenly will not be available.
Dr. Allison Russell is an Assistant Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management at the University of Texas at Dallas.
"The need is a parallel," Dr. Russell said.
"Where we, I think, will see some differences is just in what is possible in terms of responses."
Alternatives to SNAP benefits such as food banks and food pantries will still be an option.
"They are able to operate the way they operate normally," she said. "People will be able to turn to those sources for support whereas during Covid they did not necessarily have those initially."
The Trump administration warned funding for SNAP benefits will run out this weekend because of the ongoing government shutdown.