South Coast Food Share Prepares for Increase in Families in Need
As the government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, communities are preparing for an influx of families in need due to the expected cutoff of SNAP and WIC benefits on Saturday.
South Coast Food Share, a network that distributes food to various food banks in Coos and Curry Counties, has already seen an increase in demand, with 50 new families seeking food assistance last week, 15 more than usual.
The biggest need is food, that's the biggest need that we're going to see, in order to feed the influx of people and provide support from them.
The food network is a program overseen by Oregon Coast Community Action, a nonprofit that addresses housing, education, and food needs, and is preparing for a 25-30% increase in families in need.
Author's summary: South Coast Food Share prepares for increased demand due to government shutdown.