Food banks and pantries are preparing for an increase in the number of residents they serve as the countdown to cutting off federal food aid continues. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, confirmed in an email that the state cannot issue November SNAP benefits until funding is restored. The 600,000 Hoosiers, about 9% of the state’s population who rely on SNAP are now facing a bleak future as the uncertainty of their next meal looms. Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, which comprises about 1,800 food pantries and nearly a dozen food banks statewide, is preparing for increased demand. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or use the Community Compass App, which provides statewide information on food pantries, meal…..