LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Federal Government shutdown hit day 28 on Tuesday, with no movement on Capitol Hill, leaving many at risk.

Starting Nov. 1, the nearly 42 million Americans who depend on government assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), will have to turn to other places for help.

And food banks across Mid-Michigan are concerned they won’t be able to keep up with a surge in demand.

Joe Enerson, Executive Director at the Allen Neighborhood Center, says food banks are often the next option when SNAP benefits run dry.

“I think that we will see in November a lot more need in the community. And a lot more stress is put on the food pantries in the neighborhood,” said Enerson.

At the Eastside Lansing Food Co-Op, manager Faith Kuhns says t

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