SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- As the government shutdown continues into its third week, the San Diego Food Bank is stepping up efforts to support federal workers who are not receiving paychecks.

Thousands of federal employees in San Diego are facing financial uncertainty as they go without pay, prompting local nonprofits like the San Diego Food Bank to fill the gaps left by the shutdown.

"This is about making sure people have what they need during this time," said Casey Castillo, CEO of the San Diego Food Bank.

Adding to the challenges, there is a looming threat of losing millions of dollars in CalFresh food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, which are funded by federal tax dollars.

"These federal workers, they are not necessarily in high-paying jobs; they're like most Americans, and most Ame

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