Jason, 26 years old, NY

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Jason is a hardworking young man who has made significant progress despite facing many challenges. After leaving foster care, he encountered a housing crisis when his new apartment suffered flooding and severe water damage. He temporarily moved in with his partner but was later asked to leave when they broke up. Now, he has returned to his original apartment, where he must cope with substandard living conditions while repairs are being made. Nevertheless, Jason has persevered and is proud to have secured a full-time position in social services this past January.

Jason relies on food stamps to put food on the table. He lost his job in early September and has been struggling to find work since. Food stamps and cash assistance are critical to his ability to feed himself and pay his bills. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, Jason is very concerned about how he will be able to purchase food without food stamps being distributed in November.