OGDEN — With the federal government shutdown still underway, an estimated 86,000 Utah families are bracing for the loss of SNAP food benefits starting Nov. 1. Catholic Community Services is sounding the alarm, asking for urgent help to meet the growing demand at its food pantries.

At its Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank , CCS has already seen an increase in families seeking assistance. Over the past month, it has served more than 120 households, and it expects that number to climb sharply.

Nunzuta Apodaca came to the CCS food bank for the first time today, after realizing her SNAP benefits could come to a halt in just a few days. She’s on disability and is only able to work a couple of days a week while supporting several other family members. “I didn’t know what to do,” Apodaca said. “I’m

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