The government shutdown has reached its fifth week. And it’s confirmed that the 5.5 million Californians who use CalFresh — the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps — will have their November SNAP payments delayed .

Around the Bay Area, food banks are now preparing to meet the needs of thousands of people who will almost certainly see their access to food greatly reduced over the next few weeks, with the Thanksgiving holidays fast approaching.

And if you don’t need the services of a food bank right now, you might be wondering how to best support your local nonprofit providing food assistance to your neighbor, either by volunteering your time or donating to them financially.

Keep reading for how Bay Area food banks say you

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