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The government shutdown threatens to delay November FoodShare benefits in Wisconsin.

Green Bay-area food pantries anticipate a significant increase in visitors due to the delayed payments.

Local pantries, already facing high demand and low supplies, are asking for community donations to meet the growing need.

The rest of the year could be one of the busiest holiday seasons at food pantries in Green Bay as people face a delayed timeline to get their FoodShare deposits in November.

On Oct. 22, Gov. Tony Evers warned that funding for FoodShare will end in eight days unless federal officials find a temporary solution during the government shutdown, which is now in its fourth week. FoodShare is Wisconsin's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program is fu

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