BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Many food banks are seeing a surge in need following the lapse in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown Nov. 1.
Below is a list of area food banks in the region.
Allen County
Scottsville Church of Christ
Hours of Operation: TEFAP & CSFP: 2nd Monday of the month for A-M, 2nd Tuesday of the month for N-Z, 9:00 am11:00 am. Pantry: Every Wednesday 9:30 am- 12:00 pm. Please call ahead.
Address: 1379 Smith’s Grove Road / Scottsville, KY / 42164
Telephone: 270-237-3076
Scottsville First United Methodist
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays only 9:00 am - 11:45 am CST
Address: 400 E Main Street / Scottsville, KY / 42164
Telephone: 270-618-0694
Barren County
First Christian Church- Glasgow
Hours of Operation: Pantry: Last Thursday of the mont

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