LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The South Plains Food Bank is offering assistance as thousands of federal workers across the South Plains go without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
Federal workers are not receiving paychecks as the government remains shut down. If the shutdown continues through Monday, SNAP benefits for November will also not be issued.
The South Plains Food Bank reports serving more than 10,000 federal workers and more than 500 service members. Despite the uncertainty for those workers, the organization says it is ready to help.
“My message to our community is that the south plains food bank will continue to feed those in need,” CEO Dina Jeffries said. “If you need help we encourage you to call the food bank and talk to one of our social services staff to best determine how we can get you food.”
Jeffries also says people should still apply for and re-certify for SNAP benefits if they need them.
While the food bank is ready to help those in need, it needs community support to do so. The food bank is in need of both volunteers and donations as hunger continues to grow across the South Plains.
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