Leaders with the Locust Grove Food Pantry said they're struggling because of the government shutdown. This comes after the nonprofit reached its goal of keeping the doors open to the community in Aug.

Shanny Weaver, the food pantry CEO, said the government shutdown is having a huge impact.

It's affecting us all, it's making us all nervous," said Weaver.

Bonita Smith, who uses the food pantry, added that it created a struggle for her.

When things are delivered that are smaller It's difficult," said Smith.

Weaver said they rely on donations from people like farmers who use federal agriculture funds.

It's affected us in every way across the board," said Weaver.

Weaver added that the shutdown was heartbreaking after all the progress they had made to keep the establishment open.

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