Tallahassee food pantries are expanding their services amid a looming halt in SNAP benefits. But some pantries are facing uncertainty on whether local food donations can meet a potential growth in demand.
- The USDA announced it will not use emergency funds to distribute SNAP or food stamp benefits on Nov. 1st as the government shutdown continues.
- According to Resources Director Kiamani Smith, the pantry is fully stocked, estimated to last only 2-3 months unless demand says otherwise, as they expand services.
- Watch the video below to hear how an increased demand could impact how local pantries can help.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
As the halt of SNAP benefits loom, some food pantries are weighing potential impacts it could have to its stock.
ECHO, a local non-profit that operates a food pantry, solely depends on donations…