Local food pantries are preparing for increased demand as SNAP benefits face shutdown pause

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Local food banks and pantries are asking for community support as millions of people, including 1.5 million in Ohio, are set to lose SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown.

The need for food assistance was already growing before the shutdown according to local food assistance organizations.

A line of cars formed outside of Brown Bag Food Project in Bowling Green before the evening distribution began…

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