(WGGB/WSHM) – In a few days, thousands of Massachusetts residents could be without Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP – benefits as the government shutdown continues.

If you find yourself in need of food assistance, the following groups, organizations, and resources may be able to help:

Project Bread FoodSource Hotline

(800) 645-8333

Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Extended hours - Sat. Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. Nov. 2: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

(888) 792-4523

Members of the Food Bank’s Food Assistance Network: Agawam Pantry * Bethany Assembly of God Church, Best Life Food Ministry;

580 Main Street

(413)789-2930

Agawam Pantry * One Call Away, Inc., Veterans Support Center;

104 Ramah Circle S

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