'Everybody is struggling': North Tonawanda city leaders, church help families as government shutdown continues

'Everybody is struggling': North Tonawanda city leaders, church help families as government shutdown continues

As the government shutdown continues, families across Western New York are feeling the strain, uncertain about their next paycheck or how to keep food on the table. But in North Tonawanda, one church is turning faith into action.Lumber City Church organized a community food giveaway to help families navigate the uncertainty while SNAP benefits remain suspended. Pastor Chad Rieselman said he felt called to act when the shutdown began affecting lo…