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Government Shutdown Drives Federal Workers to Food Banks

10/24/2025

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Federal workers are increasingly relying on food banks amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Summer Kerksick, a federal contractor, said, "I haven't gotten a paycheck this month," highlighting urgency.
The Capital Area Food Bank event in Landover, Maryland, served over 370 households, well above expectations.
Lawmakers remain divided on how to address pay issues for the 1.4 million affected federal workers, while Rolanda Williams now needs assistance.

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Story summary

Federal workers are increasingly relying on food banks amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Summer Kerksick, a federal contractor, said, "I haven't gotten a paycheck this month," highlighting urgency.
The Capital Area Food Bank event in Landover, Maryland, served over 370 households, well above expectations.
Lawmakers remain divided on how to address pay issues for the 1.4 million affected federal workers, while Rolanda Williams now needs assistance.