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Food bank says they’re ready as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits

States around the country are warning that SNAP benefits might not be issued for November if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27.

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Alabama food bank warns government shutdown could affect SNAP, WIC benefits

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Local food banks on edge as SNAP benefits could run out

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Polis requests $10M to support food banks after lapse in November SNAP benefits

Gov. Polis announced he is requesting $10 million in emergency funds to help food banks feed Coloradans who rely on SNAP benefits after officials said those benefits would not come in November.

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Gov. Newsom deploys National Guard to support food banks amid federal shutdown

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As federal shutdown continues, advocates call for stopgap SNAP funding

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Shutdown fallout: Atlanta Community Food Bank warns possibility of SNAP delays could turn crisis into 'disaster'

“If SNAP benefits are not funded in November, it has the potential to move this moment from a food insecurity crisis to a disaster,” ACFB CEO Kyle Waide told 11Alive.

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Food bank's demand increasing

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Food Banks Brace for Increased Demand as Shutdown Continues

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Food insecurity spike facing a ticking clock with continued government shutdown

The food bank is facing a ticking clock. They're at risk of losing government funding for food used to fill bellies. Hugo Lagarda with the Houston Food Bank said every day the government shutdown lasts past Oct. 27, thousands will lose SNAP benefits.

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How volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank makes an impact

Volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is just as critical as giving food or money."It's such an easy thing to do that just means a lot to other people," Judy Wertheimer said.Wertheimer has been volunteering at the food bank for five years.

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Gov. Newsom to deploy National Guard, fast-track food benefit funding amid government shutdown

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown that is impacting benefits for low-income families, Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying the National Guard to help food banks across California.

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People flock to food pantry giveaway amid government shutdown only to discover error in date

People spent hours in line for a food pantry that didn't open on Tuesday morning. An error in the posted date advertised the event for a week earlier than it was actually scheduled. But the long lines show how desperate for hope many people in need of assistance are amid the government shutdown.