INDIANAPOLIS On North Holmes Avenue, the line for Saturdays food distribution wrapped around multiple blocks as families waited for help ahead of Thanksgiving.

Many in line told WRTV the need has grown urgent as delayed SNAP benefits and rising grocery prices strain household budgets.

Its been horrible really horrible, said Symone Nelson, who was among those waiting. They are giving away food for Thanksgiving to help out, so Im here because I definitely need it.

The event at Charity Cares was part of a coordinated effort by the City of Indianapolis and community partners to support residents impacted by the loss of benefits. More than 120,000 Marion County residents saw their SNAP payments halted this month, leaving families scrambling to fill the gap.

In response to the surge in need,

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