Food banks and community groups brace for spike in demand as shutdown continues

WASHINGTON — As the government shutdown barrels along, the impact on everyday Americans is growing. It's creating additional stress on social service programs, which are now bracing for an increased need, including from people who don’t normally rely on their support. Food banks from coast to coast were already seeing an uptick in visits from federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay. Now, they are preparing for an additional influx from Americans who rely on fe