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Food Banks Struggle as SNAP Cutoff Looms for Millions

10/30/2025

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Food banks face severe shortages as more than 40 million Americans near the SNAP cutoff on November 1 amid a shutdown.
Golden Harvest Food Bank in Augusta reports empty shelves and rising demand.
In southern Illinois, Marion Ministerial Alliance and Heaven’s Kitchen struggle to meet rising needs and fundraise to buy food.
H-E-B and DoorDash increase donations as experts urge restoring SNAP benefits for long-term relief.

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Story summary

Food banks face severe shortages as more than 40 million Americans near the SNAP cutoff on November 1 amid a shutdown.
Golden Harvest Food Bank in Augusta reports empty shelves and rising demand.
In southern Illinois, Marion Ministerial Alliance and Heaven’s Kitchen struggle to meet rising needs and fundraise to buy food.
H-E-B and DoorDash increase donations as experts urge restoring SNAP benefits for long-term relief.