As federal food assistance is expected to dry up Saturday, South Jersey restaurants are stepping up to offer free meals to those affected, and a local food bank is preparing for an increase in demand.

These South Jersey restaurants are offering meals to SNAP families

South Jersey restaurants are coming together to help SNAP families as the federal food assistance program is set to run out of money Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Community FoodBank celebrates 50th anniversary while being financially threatened

As the Community FoodBank of New Jersey celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is scheduled to lose $9.9 million during the next three years because of federal cuts.

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