LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of families in our area are being affected by the pause of SNAP benefits and changes to federal funding.

But even without the current crisis, food insecurity is a common issue in local communities.

But people are finding ways to help those in need.

Knowing how to help can be essential to making an impact on the issue.

Food insecurity is a year-round issue for many, but the fallout from the government shutdown and a pause on November’s SNAP benefits are making it harder for more people than usual.

Food pantries are striving to help those who need it, but they are also in more need of help from the community.

“A lot of people that are now going to be impacted have never had to go to a food pantry, don’t know where our food pantries are located, n

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