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North Texas food pantries are working to keep up with demand as more families need help with groceries during the federal government shutdown. On Monday the Pleasant Grove Food Pantry served at least 25 more families than they usually do.

As the federal government shutdown continues, food banks and community organizations are under more pressure to meet the increased need for food assistance and resources. Dallas County commissioners approved a $1 million donation to the North Texas Food Bank to help address that need.

Volunteers made around 700 meals of chili, couscous and coleslaw to distribute in the Fair Park area of Dallas.

The North Texas Food Bank reaches 12 counties and services approximately 460,000 people.

Austin area food bank leaders are bracing for increased demand if SNAP benefits are not issued in November.

Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.

Changes to SNAP requirements and cuts in funding to the program were signed into law by President Trump last month. The added requirements are expected to heavily impact the 12% of the U.S. population that use SNAP.

The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates.

Community needs are up at the food pantry he operates as federal funding cuts, coupled with inflationary increases, are affecting North Texans.

Thousands of people in North Texas are facing food insecurity as the cost of groceries rises. With the help of a new app, Scot MacRae and a group of volunteers are putting food into the hands of those in need.

To help raise money the Lubbock-area food bank recruited a Michelin-recognized chef.

Opponents say this year's farm bill would significantly cut down on federal meal benefits for low-income Americans. Supporters say projected funding cuts are inaccurate.