The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) put a temporary pause on issuance of November Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits Oct. 23 due to the government shutdown.
Local food pantry Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes (KLF) prepared for the increase in need by expanding their purchased food inventory and adding additional pantry appointments and shifts for the next several weeks.
KLF also has the Grocery Pantry Program and the Mobile Food Initiative, which both have the capacity to serve new and existing clients…