As families go without SNAP benefits, food pantries say they can’t meet the community’s demand

As the government shutdown reaches its 40th day, Americans who rely on SNAP and other benefit programs are looking for any means to provide food for themselves and their families. This week was marked by legal battles. The Trump Administration has challenged court rulings that would force it to pay partial SNAP benefits to recipients.

Here in the Triangle, TABLE in Carrboro is one many food pantries trying to adjust to a substantial increase in need. Health experts say that while non-profits do help some people, the aid they’re able to supply is not sufficient.

Liana Riachi reports.