The need for food and assistance is growing and is expected to continue growing, according to the San Antonio Food Bank.

During a Zoom call on Tuesday, Eric Cooper discussed the steps that the nonprofit is taking as it prepares for an anticipated increase in demand in the 29 counties it serves.

The U.S. is currently on Day 21 of a federal government shutdown. Cooper said it will only get worse if the government doesn’t reopen.

“The crisis is looming. SA and surrounding communities represent the densest population of federal workers in the state of Texas, about 89,406 call SA home in our area,” Cooper said. There’s an additional estimation of about 100,000 government contractors.”

Cooper estimates that approximately 50,000 workers will seek help from local pantries supported by the San

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