AMERICAN FORK — As the federal government shutdown drags on, approximately 86,000 Utah families are expected to lose access to SNAP food benefits starting Nov. 1. With that deadline just days away, community groups are stepping up to help fill the gap.

One such effort is being led by Indivisible Utah County, a local branch of a national grassroots organization. Organizers said they quickly pulled together a food drive over the weekend, recognizing the urgent need many families will face.

The group will be collecting donations this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rotary Park in American Fork, located at 400 South and 200 East. All donated items will be delivered to Tabitha's Way food pantry in Pleasant Grove.

"We know SNAP runs out for people at the end of the month," Sarah M

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