Government shutdown could increase food insecurity in Northeast Arkansas

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – As the government shutdown enters its eighth day, food banks across Northeast Arkansas could see an increase in food insecurity.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas serves multiple counties in the region.

The food bank has multiple sources for food. One is the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The food bank can’t place new federal orders until the shutdown ends…

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