The government may be back open, but for many families in the Big Bend, the real recovery is only beginning.
- Families who rely on SNAP benefits will not feel the relief right away
- Local food banks say the need is already rising.
- Watch the video below to learn more about the annual Turkey Drive to help families heading into Thanksgiving.Shutdown ends, but strain on Big Bend families and food banks continue
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“There’s not been a time in our history where we have received more phone calls and more concern for our community,” said CEO of Second Harvest of the Big Bend Monique Ellsworth.
Many families who rely on SNAP benefits will not feel the relief right away, and local food banks say the need is already rising…