NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With a continuation of the federal government shutdown and SNAP benefits set to lapse Saturday, Nov. 1, some Tennesseans will struggle without a paycheck or without help finding food. In recent weeks, several community members across Middle Tennessee have worked to fill the gap.

In Murfreesboro, Samantha Janca has taken the lead to help families have affordable access to baked goods. Meanwhile in South Nashville, Sasha Carr has worked to help families by delivering groceries right to their front door.

Janca started a "pay what you can" baked goods initiative because she didn’t want families to miss out on birthday celebrations due to the government shutdown. While Janca describes the initiative as "pay what you can," there is a minimum $15 payment. That payment,

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