St. Matthew’s House said it expects more people to need food at its pantry and food distribution centers if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits expire on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.Nearly 3 million Floridians who receive food stamps could see their November benefits delayed if the federal government shutdown lasts through Nov. 1. SNAP is funded by the federal government but is administered by the states. However, as the federal government shutdown enters its 29th day, many are voicing concerns over the potential impact it will have on their ability to use the program.Approximately 42 million people utilize SNAP benefits nationwide.Food pantries around Southwest Florida are preparing for a potential increase in the number of people needing to utilize their services.St. Matthew’s House is partnering with Harry Chapin and Midwest Food Banks to help feed the Southwest Florida community in advance of Nov. 1.On Friday, Oct. 31, a walk-up food distribution will take place in Immokalee at the Bethel Assembly of God from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. St. Matthew’s House also offers food assistance every Monday-Thursday at its Choice Food Pantry in Naples. Other food pantries in the Southwest Florida area include:Harry Chapin Food Bank – You can access all of their food pantry locations hereCommunity Cooperative Mobile Food Pantries – Access the locations and schedule hereInterfaith Charities of South Lee – Food pantry open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who lives between Gladiolus Dr. in south Fort Myers to Coconut Road in Estero may qualify for food. Visit their website hereThe Salvation Army – Food pantries on Tuesdays, locations in Bonita Springs, LaBelle and Lehigh Acres. View more details hereSouth Fort Myers Food Pantry – Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. View their website hereSouthwest Florida Food Pantries & Ministries – An expansive list of food pantries across Southwest Florida can be found here Gladiolus Food Pantry – Open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click hereMidwest Food Bank of Florida – Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit their website hereDOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
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St. Matthew’s House said it expects more people to need food at its pantry and food distribution centers if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits expire on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Nearly 3 million Floridians who receive food stamps could see their November benefits delayed if the federal government shutdown lasts through Nov. 1.
SNAP is funded by the federal government but is administered by the states. However, as the federal government shutdown enters its 29th day, many are voicing concerns over the potential impact it will have on their ability to use the program.
Approximately 42 million people utilize SNAP benefits nationwide.
Food pantries around Southwest Florida are preparing for a potential increase in the number of people needing to utilize their services.
St. Matthew’s House is partnering with Harry Chapin and Midwest Food Banks to help feed the Southwest Florida community in advance of Nov. 1.
On Friday, Oct. 31, a walk-up food distribution will take place in Immokalee at the Bethel Assembly of God from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
St. Matthew’s House also offers food assistance every Monday-Thursday at its Choice Food Pantry in Naples.
Other food pantries in the Southwest Florida area include:
Harry Chapin Food Bank – You can access all of their food pantry locations hereCommunity Cooperative Mobile Food Pantries – Access the locations and schedule hereInterfaith Charities of South Lee – Food pantry open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who lives between Gladiolus Dr. in south Fort Myers to Coconut Road in Estero may qualify for food. Visit their website hereThe Salvation Army – Food pantries on Tuesdays, locations in Bonita Springs, LaBelle and Lehigh Acres. View more details hereSouth Fort Myers Food Pantry – Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. View their website hereSouthwest Florida Food Pantries & Ministries – An expansive list of food pantries across Southwest Florida can be found here
Gladiolus Food Pantry – Open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click hereMidwest Food Bank of Florida – Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit their website here
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