Carlos Gomez, a federal employee based in San Antonio, Texas, has been relying on a local food bank to feed his family during the government shutdown. "I have a very large family, so it's getting kind of hard. Whether the government is shut down or not, bills need to get paid," Gomez said. "I tell people, don't ever be ashamed to ask for help," he added.
Main Idea: Food banks are bracing for a sharp rise in demand as the USDA says SNAP benefits are set to expire during the government shutdown.
Key Points:
SNAP lapses could leave millions of households with less money for groceries, while food banks and state aid in places like New York and Illinois may still not cover the gap.
State funding for food banks may soften the blow for some families and reduce the risk of empty shelves.
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Food bank in Arvada that temporarily closed because of overwhelming demand.
Named governor taking concrete action to fund food banks in response to the SNAP lapse.
Named governor taking concrete action to support food banks amid the looming benefits lapse.
Major food pantry experiencing record demand and serving as a key example of the surge.
Federal agency cited as the source for the SNAP lapse timing and therefore part of the key action.
A likely local nonprofit food-aid provider mentioned in the article’s discussion of rising need.
Named pantry whose director says the situation is “uncharted territory.”.
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