联邦停产延迟威胁到粮食援助,对海湾海岸储藏室的需求增加。 Federal shutdown delays threaten food aid, increasing demand on Gulf Coast pantries.

包括佛罗里达西南部在内的海湾沿岸各地的食品储藏室正准备应对需求增加, Food pantries across the Gulf Coast, including Southwest Florida, are preparing for increased demand as the ongoing federal shutdown disrupts benefits like SNAP and Social Security. 随着延迟付款影响到数以百万计的人,更多的个人和家庭正在求助于当地粮食银行,这些银行报告需求不断增加,在低收入社区尤其如此。 With delayed payments affecting millions, more individuals and families are turning to local food banks, which report rising need, especially in low-income communities. 虽然由于捐款和私人资金,大多数储藏室仍然开放,但有些由于供应方面的顾虑,调整了时数或分配限额。 While most pantries remain open thanks to donations and private funding, some have adjusted hours or distribution limits due to supply concerns. 官员们警告说,正在进行的资金削减正在加剧粮食无保障状况,特别是弱势群体的粮食无保障状况,他们敦促公众通过捐款提供支持,以维持关键服务。 Officials warn that ongoing funding cuts are worsening food insecurity, particularly among vulnerable groups, and are urging public support through donations to sustain critical services.