Over 40 million Americans could lose access to federal food assistance Saturday if the government shutdown continues into November.

Madera County has the highest percentage of residents reliant on food stamps in Central California. In some of the county's ...

As the Nov. 1 date looms for SNAP recipients, Food Finders CEO Kier Crites Muller said local assistance providers are working to triage the situation, treating the moment like the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Local food pantries are seeing increased demand as the government shutdown leaves SNAP benefits uncertain for millions of families across the country.

Below is a list of local food banks, restaurants, and community fridges offering free meals or groceries to anyone in need.

WASHINGTON STATE — Families across western Washington are scrambling to get food and other supplies before SNAP benefits are expected to pause on Nov. 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown. In recent ...