Last week, as I was going through my online news feeds, which included updates on the government shutdown, I came across several stories about furloughed federal workers and contractors standing in line at food banks in Maryland and the D.C. area. In Landover, Maryland, the lines were extremely long, with numerous cars parked on the street near the Capital Area Food Bank.

Just over 4 miles away in Hyattsville, Maryland, photos captured the expressions of apprehension of those patiently waiting for food that mostly consisted of dried, processed and shelf-stable items. Some in line, probably wanting to conceal their identities, were wearing sunglasses. Some were talking on their phones. Others were looking away in deep contemplation, most likely wondering how they could end up needing help

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