CHICAGO (WLS) -- The federal government is now funded through the end of January, but benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will take some time to be distributed.

Some local people who rely on food assistance say they've yet to see their full benefits restored.

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And one local food pantry that is trying to fill the void says it's seeing more first-time clients than ever.

Some SNAP recipients say they have received part of their monthly benefits.

They hope the rest of the money will come just in time for Thanksgiving.

For now, some are resorting to local food pantries to feed their families.

"The normal for one person is $298. I have my mom on it and they gave her $19," Nicole Belmont said.

Belmont says she

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