Food banks face a ‘perfect storm’ of surging demand as shutdown drags on

More than a dozen large and small charitable nonprofits told CNN they have exceeded their ability to help and warned that the level of support they can provide will fall far short.

Houston Food Bank to host multiple food distribution events to support SNAP

The Houston Food Bank, along with other anti-hunger organizations, prepares for the surge in demand they expect will come with the end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.
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Chesterfield Food Bank adds additional distribution days due to shutdown

Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center (CFBOC) added additional distribution events in response to the government shutdown and delayed food benefits.

Houston Food Bank opens special distribution event for unpaid federal workers

The Houston Food Bank launched a special food distribution center for unpaid federal workers amid the government shutdown.

Aurora Food Bank of the Rockies distribution center nears completion amid rising need

Construction is nearing completion on Food Bank of the Rockies' new 270,000-square-foot distribution center in Aurora.

Food insecurity is a ‘public health crisis’ that Food Bank of the Rockies is helping to solve

With recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and changes in its eligibility criteria, the forthcoming need among locals to access food is expected to be greater than at

Bay Area food banks wrestle with taking California National Guard help

Executives at Bay Area food banks expressed concern that the presence of uniformed federal troops at food-distribution sites could scare off people in need of help.
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