Local food pantries prepare for increased demand due to government shutdown

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Nearly two weeks into the federal government shutdown, major federal food programs could run out of money and food pantries expect to see federal workers showing up soon.

One food pantry, the Crossroads Urban Center, is concerned about what the government shutdown might bring.

Glenn Bailey, executive director at Crossroads Urban Center, says their biggest concern is the unknown, not knowing how long the shutdown will last and how many federal workers will need help during that time…

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