Written By Lexx Thornton Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry, 56, has stepped forward to combat food insecurity resulting from the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history. Perry has donated nearly $1.4 million to several organizations to support families facing the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The need for assistance is urgent, as an estimated 42 million Americans are projected to lose SNAP funding in November due to the shutdown. Perry’s significant donation will be distributed to groups like the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, and Baby2Baby. Having experienced poverty
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