Military personnel and their families are increasingly relying on food pantries as a prolonged government shutdown causes uncertainty for their household finances, even after President Donald Trump announced he would find funds to pay troops this month.

Advocates say that military households are particularly hard hit during shutdowns because many military spouses work for the federal government, and so both breadwinners can be left without a paycheck. Military spouses also face high levels of unemployment due to the frequent relocation required by the job.

Service members are due to be paid on Oct. 15, but even with Trump’s announcement, many are seeking help.

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