HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We know there's an urgent need to get food to our neighbors not just now, but year-round. So, we've launched the ABC13 Share Your Holidays food drive a little early.

During the government shutdown, which has since ended, some food banks said they'd seen up to an 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits were halted.

While those benefits are expected to be restored, the Houston Food Bank is one of those groups that quickly answered the call to make sure impacted families didn't miss a meal.

If your SNAP benefits or pay were interrupted, you can find food distribution sites through the food bank here .

But as the need continues, there are easy ways to help our neighbors through the ABC13 Share Your Holidays Driv

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