Food pantries prepare for more people requesting their services

Food pantries prepare for increased demand amid shutdown fears - Garden City Telegram

BY MEGHAN FLYNNGarden City Telegram As of Friday evening, at 5 p.m., contingency funds were authorized by a federal judge for SNAP benefits to be… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

‘I’m gonna starve’: Lines at Bay Area food pantries double as SNAP payments freeze, remain uncertain

In the parking lot at the San Jose Flea Market on Monday morning where Hunger at Home feeds the needy, the line of cars waiting for boxes of food increased 40% to nearly 250 — a need they haven’t seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. The line stretched so long that it doubled back, and volunteers needed an extra hour to load every car. They also needed to dip into the freezer to hand out food meant for next week’s distribution. “So many people are f…

Food pantries prepare for more people requesting their services

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food pantries across the metro area are preparing for an influx of people coming in after a weekend of families not receiving their SNAP benefits. Emergency Food Pantry in Fargo is treating this week normally, but they decided to aid in offering a second basket of food for people who previously received one in October. The pantry typically offers families baskets once every other month, but is offering a second helping. But …