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Zuri’s Circle community cookout and fair helps those in need

Angelita Vargas partakes in the produce line at Zuri’s Circle Community Cookout and Fair, Nov. 22.

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Free hair cuts at Zuri’s Circle Community Cookout and Fair, Nov. 22.

Independent Newsmedia/Philip Haldiman

Entertainment at Zuri’s Circle Community Cookout and Fair, Nov. 22.

Independent Newsmedia/Philip Haldiman

Angelita Vargas was one of the many Americans affected by the removal of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

Actually, she is still being affected because she has not yet had them returned and is not sure when they will.

She said it is particularly painful as Thanksgiving is now here.

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