The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on.
Also, volunteer near you! Food distribution on-site, meal delivery, meal prep, etc. Donations are very important, but ultimately they need the labor, too.
Also, even if the volunteer sign up sheet is full, only about 60% - 80% of people show up (at least where I live). So they could likely still use your help distributing food.
Before you go and donate to a food bank please check with your employer if they have a matching donations program.
Also, volunteer near you! Food distribution on-site, meal delivery, meal prep, etc. Donations are very important, but ultimately they need the labor, too.
Also, even if the volunteer sign up sheet is full, only about 60% - 80% of people show up (at least where I live). So they could likely still use your help distributing food.