Food bank sees unprecedented demand amid shutdown and SNAP benefit uncertainty

Food Bank Resource Depletion - Food banks are experiencing resource depletion due to cuts to the US Department of Agriculture [1] - The depletion occurred before the government shutdown [1] Increased Demand for Food Banks - Federal government workers furloughed and working without pay are turning to food banks [1][2] - Uncertainty around SNAP benefits is increasing demand [2] Impact of Government Actions - Government actions affect everyone, not just certain groups [2][3] - The public desires a resolution to the situation [3]