During the Federal Government shutdown, one key issue continues to loom for millions of Americans: SNAP benefits. Following a court ruling put in place to force the Trump administration to allocate funds, several questions are still left unanswered. SNAP benefits have been said to be fulfilled through the use of “contingency” funds to the tune of $4.65 billion dollars. Is this for a month? Will all SNAP recipients see this money? Looking to navigate this issue and keep families fed within our community is the Taylorville Food Pantry, area foodbanks, and more.

Pam Moses, Co-Coordinator of the Taylorville Food Pantry, first discusses what the lack of funding entails.

Moses would then tell of the month of October’s stats while speaking to the first days now in November. The total households served is expected to spike as it does every years during the holidays but this year comes with an added wrinkle.

The Taylorville Food Pantry has been active in recent days with social media posts asking for necessary donations, volunteer help, and more.

As for the specific food items needed most? Moses tells of those and notes that any donation is appreciated.

For the Taylorville Food Pantry, the Thanksgiving holiday is a time to help put a meal on the table of those less fortunate. Moses calls for community support to help bring this endeavor together.

Find out more about the Taylorville Food Pantry by visiting them at their Facebook page. You can also learn more at www.taylorvillefoodpantry.com.

Pam Moses appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.