At Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida , the sound of boxes being sealed signifies another family will have food tonight as the government shutdown continues.

Greg Higgerson, chief development officer of Second Harvest, highlighted the anxiety in the community, noting that about half a million people in Central Florida rely on SNAP to some degree.

As the shutdown persists, Higgerson said families are increasingly turning to food banks like Second Harvest for help.

"We have also seen a real uptick of searches on our website for people needing help and going to our food finder tab," Higgerson said. "It's an interesting time."

Second Harvest provides millions of meals across Central Florida, with volunteers packing food every week. However, this time, their work feels more urgen

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