Lindsay Poveromo-Joly and her kids are keeping the table full on their Coral Springs front porch.

"There's no reason in a country full of billionaires any child should go hungry," she said.

When Joly heard SNAP benefits could be in jeopardy, she set up a makeshift food pantry for struggling families. Anyone who needs food can stop by and take what's available from her front porch.

She turned to social media for donations and has been inundated with responses.

Food orders from supermarkets and food clubs are being delivered.

How organizations and cities are helping SNAP recipients

The need for struggling families is growing in South Florida. Some federal workers have no money for food because of the shutdown. Other families relying on SNAP food stamps can't buy what they need.

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