HAMILTON, Ohio — It was a busy Monday at New Life Mission along Henry Street in Hamilton.

A truck arrived around 11:30 a.m., loaded with produce, premade meals and other foods that will be prepared for those in need.

New Life's Executive Director Felix Russo helped bring the items inside the building. His staff has been serving an increasing number of meals as the months pass.

“I think we’re up about 15 percent from second quarter to third quarter of people we’re serving," Russo said.

Food pantries see increased demand as SNAP benefit pause nears

Russo sounded the alarm Monday morning, letting local media outlets and the public know that his team needs help, with increasing demands partially caused by the halt in SNAP benefits .

"We’re seeing numbers up, commodities and available

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