Benefits part of the Supplemental Sutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will be suspended starting November 1, if the government shutdown continues.

Food pantries across Oklahoma are preparing for the changes that could take place if an influx of people start seeking help from them.

Dr. Camille Teale is the executive director of the Caring Community Friends food pantry in Sapulpa.

We're definitely prepared to care and welcome the increased demand as we're able," she said.

We're definitely prepared to care and welcome the increased demand as we're able.

She said while adjustments may have to be made, the pantry still plans to help the community wherever it can by engaging in conversations with team members and clients.

The first of the month is generally when people receive their ren

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