Local faith-based food banks will remain open even during SNAP funding lapse

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Churches are among assorted organizations preparing for greater request astatine their nutrient banks for the foreseeable future. This comes arsenic the federation braces for SNAP backing to lapse Saturday.

The deficiency of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance programme is simply a effect of the national government's shutdown, which has been successful effect for implicit 4 weeks.

Free AME Ministries holds a play nutrient pantry successful Fresno. Pastor Reverend Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr. estimates that astir 200 radical trust connected the escaped organisation for their indispensable groceries. He said this week, 1 of the regular recipients broke down to him, fearing helium would spell hungry.

"He said 'Rev,' helium said 'We're not going to get immoderate nutrient stamps anymore? We're not going to get immoderate EBT anymore?' And immoderate h2o started coming down his eyes, and I said, 'Brother, I don't person an reply for you,'" Harris told Action News.

The ministry said it volition proceed to run adjacent arsenic SNAP benefits lapse. Harris said portion the religion works to turn nutrient for the pantry connected its ain grounds, galore of the items they administer travel from donations.

If you are funny successful donating to the ministry, Harris said you tin interaction him straight astatine 559-790-4277.