LONGMONT, Colorado (Reuters) -For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

Northshore Food Bank volunteer Kristy Bourgeois is a whiz when it comes to making things beautiful on a dime — or no dime if she can pull it off.

In response to the lapse in SNAP benefits, the Gymtown Food Pantry is launching their Rapid Response Food Bank ahead of schedule Wednesday.

As the loss of SNAP benefits looms, local organizations like the Mid-South Food Bank are preparing to help thousands of families who are in need.

Three Square Food Bank announced 25 emergency food distribution events this week as demand surges during the ongoing government shutdown.

As a result of this announcement, the San Antonio Food Bank said they’re ready to empty they’re warehouse if necessary, anticipating 50% more food to meet the need they’re predicting will be needed in the coming weeks. The food bank compares it to an ...