BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- Even though the U.S. government shutdown has now tied the record for the longest-ever closure of the federal government, there's a little bit of hope among families in Southern California.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution. Meanwhile, the shutdown impacts are mounting as SNAP funding ran dry over the weekend.

But that blame doesn't fill empty stomachs.

"I can't solve Congress' issues, but I can solve someone's hunger issues," said Ken Craft, the co-founder of Hope the Mission in North Hills.

Craft's teaming up with Los Angeles Mission to combine their chefs and fresh food supplies for Angelenos in need. Without SNAP benefits, there are a lot more people seeking help.

"Our numbers have doubled i

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