Jacksonville's Christian Outreach Center is experiencing a surge in demand for food and resources due to the government shutdown and the depletion of SNAP benefits.

Jacksonville's Christian Outreach Center is experiencing a surge in demand for food and resources due to the government shutdown and the depletion of SNAP benefits. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

Jacksonville's Christian Outreach Center is experiencing increased demand for food and resources as the government shutdown and the depletion of SNAP benefits impact local families. Executive Director Summer Jennings said, "When the SNAP benefits ran out, we instantly started getting phone calls."

On average, the center feeds hundreds of people every month, and Jennings noted that more people are relying on them now more than ever. "We hav

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