WEST ALLIS — Families across Milwaukee are turning to food pantries as SNAP benefit payments remain frozen due to the federal government shutdown that began November 1.

Darlene, a mother who had never visited a food pantry before, waited in line at The City of Faith Meal Hub's weekly food giveaway in West Allis after discovering her SNAP balance showed zero dollars.

"I don't care if I don't eat, but I need to feed my kids," Darlene said.

The Department of Agriculture froze SNAP payments starting November 1 due to the federal government shutdown, leaving families scrambling for food assistance.

Milwaukee families rely on food pantries as uncertainty remains with SNAP benefits

"This morning, when I checked, it was a 0 balance," Darlene said.

The City of Faith Meal Hub distributed 131 b

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