CHICAGO - The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now families are losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

What we know:

Common Pantry, located at 3908 N. Lincoln Ave., is asking for help to support neighbors struggling to put food on the table.

Food pantries typically see an increase in need as Thanksgiving approaches. Families who have never relied on a food pantry before are turning to Common Pantry for help.

They’ve already been dealing with the daily challenges of families feeling isolated due to immigration enforcement and the high price of food.

Director Margaret O’Connor said the situation is worsening.

"Coming around the tail end of the year, most pantries are gonna see a surge in people looking for support, prices aren’t comi

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