Local food pantries are bracing for a tsunami of people suddenly needing their services.
The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 appears likely to disrupt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving nearly 42 million Americans and 1.9 million Illinoians without food assistance.
Locally, Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, based in Homewood, sent out an appeal to supporters to help the organization help its clients during the crisis. The Catholic Charities mobile food…
