EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Trump administration is facing pressure to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the government shutdown, affecting food access nationwide.

Emergency food distributions in Eagan

What we know:

The Open Door Pantry in Eagan is responding to increased demand by hosting food distributions every Saturday in November. Executive Director Jason Viana shared that the pantry is open to help those impacted by the SNAP payment uncertainty.

Gov. Tim Walz has allocated $4 million in emergency funds to support Minnesota's 300 food shelves. This funding aims to provide temporary relief to local communities during the shutdown. The Open Door Pantry is encouraging community members to bring reusable bags, wagons, or carts to the distributions.

The pantry asks th

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