Around the holidays, many folks’ thoughts turn to food banks. This can be because people particularly need the services that food banks provide at this time of year. It can also stem from a personal desire to donate money or time to these organizations.

Approximately 460,000 residents in New Mexico use the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on their tables, and in November, those benefits

As the federal government shutdown continues, millions of Californians could soon be impacted by cuts to food assistance and food banks are expected to see an influx of demand.