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A federal government shutdown has put November SNAP benefits on hold, causing an unprecedented demand at food pantries across Florida's Space Coast.

Food assistance organizations are seeing a surge in people needing help, including many who have never sought aid before.

The Trump administration announced it would use a reserve to cover 50% of allotments, but the timing and impact remain uncertain.

At the start of every month, when SNAP benefits are typically issued, usually don't see as many people in need of food.

Between their prepared meals, food pantry, outreach meal bags and mobile meals, they serve an average of 1,175 people a week.

But this week, as the federal government shutdown drags on and the status of food benefit funding remains in limbo, .

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