Food banks are seeing a surge of demand across the country as the government shutdown weathers its fourth week — and military families are among those turning to public pantries to put food on the table.
The Armed Services YMCA, a nonprofit that provides support and assistance to military families, told ABC News that they've seen a 30%-75% jump in demand at its food banks near military bases since the shutdown began, as military personnel go without pay while the funding impasse wears on. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/TaP8y2
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