FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Wednesday marks two weeks since President Trump signed a funding package to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 43 days.

Now, those waiting for a warm meal at local food banks and shelters look a bit different than in years past.

Live holiday music filled Papa Mike's Cafe at the Poverello House on Wednesday as hundreds from across the city lined up to enjoy a warm plate at this year's Grand Thanksgiving Buffet in downtown Fresno.

"Today we've seen over a 20 percent increase of people coming for meals compared to last year -- just as families try to get back to normal after the shutdown," said Zack Darrah, Poverello House CEO.

Last year, the nonprofit served 600 individuals and this year that number increased to 700.

"Today we actually saw a huge incre

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