BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama in Birmingham is stepping up to help thousands of furloughed federal workers in the state and those who may not receive SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1.

This comes alongside its regular efforts to feed those in need during the holiday season, despite most of its current stock being allocated.

"We're just going to rely on our partners and, do what we do. The food bank is here to help people in crisis," Nicole Williams from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama said. "That's what we do 365 days. So we are here to help people in need. Whether it is, after a disaster or whether a disaster that is manmade, we're here to help people."

The interactive map below shows the percent of each county's population that receives SNAP benefi

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