The Brief
- St. Mary’s Food Bank is seeing a surge in demand—up 10-15%—due to the government shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits, forcing them to dip into reserves and increase purchasing to serve a record number of families.
- Spokesperson Jerry Brown is concerned about maintaining distribution if the shutdown continues into Thanksgiving, and the organization is urging the public to provide cash donations and volunteers to help meet the growing need.
PHOENIX – Food banks in the Valley are struggling to keep up with increased demand.
Monday marked a very busy morning at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, where spokesperson Jerry Brown expressed concern over the timing of the government shutdown.
What they’re saying:…