SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Food Banks Offer Groceries for Furloughed Federal Workers

In the Washington region, the Capital Area Food Bank is providing food distribution specifically for federal workers and contractors who are going without pay.
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Government shutdown expected to create surge in demand at Food Bank for Monterey County

Gov. Gavin Newsom said CalFresh benefits “will likely be delayed in November” if the federal government isn’t reopened by Thursday, Oct. 23.

California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown

Food bank in D.C. region sees surge as furloughed workers feel the strain of the shutdown

Furloughed federal workers lined up at a Maryland food bank distribution site as the government shutdown's toll deepens, highlighting the growing strain on families.
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New food bank opens in South Tampa to help meet growing need

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Jewish Family Services has opened another food bank to help meet the expanding need of those experiencing food insecurity. This will provide healthy food options for families in the area. They want to make sure the community ...
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