Nonprofit helps military families in need of food during government shutdown

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A local nonprofit is stepping up to help military families struggling with food insecurity during the ongoing government shutdown, particularly in the wake of Veterans Day.

Hailey Gravitt brings you a look at the nonprofit's mission and what they are doing to help our local military members: Local nonprofit helps military families struggling with food during government shutdown

CyRoot Academy , an organization that typically focuses on education, has shifted its resources to provide food and other necessities to veterans, National Guard members, and active-duty military families in Southern Nevada who are feeling the financial strain from reduced benefits.

The nonprofit is directly supporting military squadrons by asking what their needs are and providing financia