The Brief
- The government shutdown ended more than a month ago, but the effects on food pantries remain.
- Food pantries say there’s still high demand and a strain on supply.
- There’s also potential for another partial government shutdown in January 2026.
MILWAUKEE – Food pantries are still picking up the pieces five weeks after the federal government shutdown ended.
Although lawmakers worked out a deal, the demand on local pantries is still putting a strain on supply.
Uncertainty remains
What we know:
It’s been almost two months since FOX6 visited WestCare Wisconsin, one of many places experiencing high demand as SNAP funding went on hold.…