MANDEVILLE, La. —

It's a one-stop shop on the Northshore at the Samaritan Center. They’re offering food, clothing, and housing assistance to families struggling to make ends meet.

"We know there's the government shutdown so there are some people not getting checks right now,” said Dena Grosart. Advertisement

As the government shutdown enters its sixth week, thousands of furloughed employees are just trying to survive.

"There's some fear, there's some real need, and so our phones have been ringing and ringing,” said Grosart.

Organizers say the food bank in St. Tammany Parish has been extra busy.

"We're trying to get you across an emergency, give you some time to breath,” said Grosart.

It's a personalized and passionate experience inside the Samaritan Center.

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