Government shutdown strains Louisville families, military and food assistance programs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — With no end in sight for the government shutdown, some in Louisville are turning to food banks for assistance for the first time.

One West End food pantry is stepping up to take care families left without paychecks until the stalemate in Washington, D.C. is over.

Debra Mason said she would be “kind of desperate” if Sister Visitor Center didn’t exist. The emergency assistance program and pantry offers food and financial assistance to Louisville residents in need…

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