US Food Banks Brace for Increased Demand Amid SNAP Uncertainty

Amid the US government shutdown and the impending lapse of Snap benefits, food banks across the country are rushing to stock supplies and prepare for increased demand, as millions of Americans, including federal workers and vulnerable families, face heightened food insecurity. Despite legal efforts to continue benefits, the shutdown threatens to cut off crucial support, prompting states and cities to allocate emergency funds and food banks to increase inventories.