DES MOINES, Iowa -- Food banks and pantries in Iowa will get some extra help to see them through the expected increased demand brought on by a pause in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will cease on Saturday, November 1st if the U.S. government remains shut down.

On Thursday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the state will provide interim support for Iowa's food banks and pantries. Based on primary needs identified by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and regional food banks, the state has come up with a response plan.

Staffing

Gov. Reynolds has directed HHS and Volunteer Iowa to recruit volunteers and deploy them to support food assistance efforts across the state.

Distribution

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