Some of these shelves that you can see up here behind me, normally they would be filled uh in preparation for the holiday rush that comes at a food bank like this, they're already seeing a depleted amount of resources because of the cuts uh that were handed down to the US Department of Agriculture. That was long before the government shutdown took place. Then they were dealt with the need that arose from federal government workers being furled and working without pay.many of them ending up in food banks lik ...

Government Shutdown Impact - Over 700,000 federal employees are displaced due to the government shutdown [1] - Federal workers missed their first full paycheck [1] - Many federal workers are struggling to afford basic necessities like food [1][2] Community Support - Food banks are providing assistance to federal workers, including produce, personal hygiene items, and household goods [1] - Donation efforts are being organized to support federal workers every Friday during the shutdown [3] - Federal workers express gratitude for the assistance provided [3] Personal Financial Strain - Federal workers are facing uncertainty regarding their financial situations [2] - Some federal workers are tapping into their savings to cover expenses [2] - Federal workers are struggling to pay mortgages and provide for their families [2]