OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As the federal government shutdown continues, time has run out for Nebraskans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services shared Tuesday that it is pausing benefits on Wednesday. In an effort to help those that rely on food assistance, Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. announced a citywide food drive starting Wednesday.

Ewing shared plans for the food drive, “Omaha Leads and Feeds” in a news conference Wednesday morning. Donations will go towards the Food Bank for the Heartland.

“I think it’s important for all of us to step up from the local level, state level and federal level. We’re supposed to be representing the people and this is an example of reaching out to those people and helpin

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