LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pantries across Louisville are working together to curb food insecurity as the government shutdown enters its second month.

Filling shelves with food is the mission for Highland Community Ministries, the Association of Community Ministries and others.

“All of these shelves were basically empty on Tuesday, and I was in a little bit of a panic,” said Troy Burden, Highlands Community Ministries executive director.

He said they’re slowly filling up with food.

“But now, food insecurity is everybody: all families, all people and with the government shutdown and SNAP benefits probably not being funded in November, we're just very uncertain,” Burden said.

The uncertainty, Burden said, is causing ripple effects. He said they’re seeing about 50 people a day – three times a wee

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