The Houston Food Bank, along with other anti-hunger organizations, prepares for the surge in demand they expect will come with the end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

The Houston Food Bank is stepping up distribution as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dry up and federal workers continue to go without pay. Why it matters: The federal government shutdown will stop food aid Saturday for nearly 42 million Americans.

There was still milk — chocolate and plain — butter, loaves of bread, boxes of cereal and in a freezer, chicken and other meats. Families must be from West Springfield, Agawam and Feeding Hills to qualify. By about noon, there were 20 or so in the dining room for lunch.

President Trump needs to tell his party to stop playing political games and do their jobs,” the governor said.

An influx of visitors and issues with Microsoft Azure on Wednesday took down maps Arkansans use to find food pantries.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he will deploy National Guard troops to support food banks in November, a move that comes in light of anticipated delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown.

President Trump announced that a private donor paid $130 million to cover some military salaries. Plus, the Capital Area Food Bank is teaming up with non-profits to offer meals to furloughed federal workers in the D.

Senate Republicans debate piecemeal funding bills during shutdown as Sen. Josh Hawley's food stamp extension faces resistance from party leadership and White House.