On November ninth, Oklahomans faced uncertainty regarding their food assistance benefits due to a federal government shutdown, threatening SNAP payments for hundreds of thousands of residents. A rally was held to raise awareness, but only a few attended, highlighting the deeper purpose of advocacy. Tammi Georgianna, a concerned resident, plans to volunteer at a local Dream Center, emphasizing the importance of getting involved and speaking out.

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