People who rely on SNAP benefits are turning to local food pantries to keep their fridges full while they wait for the program to resume.

The Estero Bay Kindness Coalition's Morro Bay facility has seen an increase in just the past few days.

“Normally, this is packed full of our fresh vegetables that we get," said Pamela Harris, team leader at the Morro Bay facility, pointing to empty shelves.

Harris has been trying to double up stock in order to meet the needs that they have recently seen, as well as prepare for an increased demand to come.

Bobby deLancelotti, founder and CEO of the Estero Bay Kindness Coalition, said that he has noticed a shift as well.

“Just this last week, I wanted to give you an example, I’ve had six calls already from families and usually we get it from the schoo

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