There's no post-shutdown holiday from need for busy Brevard nonprofits

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A recent government shutdown increased the need for food assistance in Brevard County.

Local nonprofits and volunteers are experiencing exhaustion due to heightened demand and fewer donations.

Despite challenges, organizations are providing Thanksgiving meals to thousands of local families.

They’ve filled bags with sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy and other traditional Thanksgiving fixings. Packed pancake mix, peanut butter and other non-perishables in “blessing bags." Passed out meals and hand-delivered them to those who couldn't make it in person.

For the small but driven Space Coast Brigade of Hope team and their volunteers, it’s fulfilling work, helping feed their community — but as at many nonprofits across Brevard, everyone’s starting to feel the exhaustion.