In the Washington region, the Capital Area Food Bank is providing food distribution specifically for federal workers and contractors who are going without pay.

Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

Denise Blake is a US Department of Defense employee and says she hasn’t bought groceries since the government shutdown on October 1st. Blake told CNN she never thought she would have to go to a food bank,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Jewish Family Services has opened another food bank to help meet the expanding need of those experiencing food insecurity. This will provide healthy food options for families in the area. They want to make sure the community ...

The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Friday, Oct. 24, that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month of November will not be issued.