Pain is building in Washington DC as the government shutdown enters week four with food banks now opening up distribution just for government workers. Emily Wilkins joins us with that story. Emily.Hey Mike. Well, we are here at one of these distribution centers in Alexandria, Virginia. It is home to just some of the 2 million federal employees who are missing their first full paycheck today.You know, they haven't even started handing out the boxes yet. Already we've got a huge line of cars going to the stre ...

Shutdown's still going. It's the 12th time these votes have failed. And gang, there is not an end in sight.If you say you know when the shutdown's going to end, go buy a Powerball ticket. Cuz honestly, this has been one of the things in Washington. This thing is stretching on.It's coming as California's governor now says he will deploy the National Guard to handle a shortage in food bank money. With the shutdown about to hit low-income families hard, not just in California, but across the country. That's be ...

We going to have enough for everybody. They're sending another truck. >> With the government shutdown entering week four and no end in sight.>> Just give her two boxes and a pizza. >> For federal workers, the paychecks have stopped, but they still have families to feed. >> You good.I hope it helps you. >> The Capital Area Food Bank is now doing food giveaways for federal workers. Here at this site in Hyetszville, many folks asked that we not show their faces, but told us times have been tough.It's not fair ...

Food Bank Demand - Food banks nationwide are experiencing increased strain due to rising demand [1] - Concerns exist that a greater number of Americans will face hunger [1]