TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – More people are turning to Gap Ministries, a local nonprofit, to help them put food on the table as the government shutdown continues.
Gap Ministries’ ’05 Market gives free and discounted food to people who are struggling. The organization says demand has more than doubled since the shutdown began, with daily visitors jumping from 500-600 people to more than 1,200.
More than 15% of people living in Pima County face food insecurity, according to Feeding America. With more people out of work or awaiting food stamps due to the government shutdown, Gap Ministries says the need for affordable food has never been greater…