Already strained by federal funding cuts earlier in the year and a surge in demand from furloughed federal workers, food banks face a fresh wave of need as SNAP benefits end Saturday.

Amid a looming federal lapse on SNAP benefits, Massachusetts will provide $8 million — up from $4 million — for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program for November, Governor Maura Healey said.

The donation as SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans are set to stop on November 1 due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

We’re doing everything we can to prepare as if it will happen, and we need community support,” said Treasure Coast Food Bank chief strategy officer.

The Atlanta Community Food Bank will take $5 million out of its reserves to prepare for what it expects will be surging demand across metro Atlanta.

Construction is nearing completion on Food Bank of the Rockies' new 270,000-square-foot distribution center in Aurora.

Governor Tina Kotek declared a food emergency on Wednesday as thousands of Oregonians face losing food benefits next week due the federal shutdown.

The Houston Food Bank launched a special food distribution center for unpaid federal workers amid the government shutdown.