LOGAN - The Cache Community Food Pantry is getting ready for more people seeking their services as the government shutdown continues. Donations are becoming more critical as the holidays approach.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website has posted a notice blaming politics for not funding the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Regardless of who’s at fault, many food-insecure Americans will go without federal help starting Saturday Nov. 1.

The USDA Economic Research Service reported in 2024, SNAP served an average of 41.7 million participants per month. Federal SNAP spending totaled $99.8 billion, and benefits averaged $187.20 per participant per month.

Generally, this time of year food pantries are looking for turkeys, hams and

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