AUSTIN, Texas — As the federal government shutdown continues, millions of Texans are expected to lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning Nov. 1.

In response, several Austin businesses have launched food drives to support local families who may soon face increased food insecurity.

Shops across the city are collecting donations of canned goods and pantry staples, stacking them in preparation for distribution to local food pantries. Among those stepping up is Garbo A Salon, which has set up food collection stations at its locations throughout Austin.

"It's imperative that everybody, you know, goes in deep and helps out,” said Daphne Harrington, Director of Operations at Garbo A Salon. “We saw the support when the floods happened, where everybody r

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