FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Several businesses in Downtown Fresno are doing their part to help feed people in need through the government shutdown, as SNAP benefits see major cuts and pauses.

BB's Gelateria Owner Stacy Williams says she is collecting canned goods, accepting gift cards, and encouraging customers to sponsor a scoop of gelato for furloughed workers during the shutdown.

"We are taking the canned food drive through about November 18th or 20th," Williams said. "Just in the last few days, I've received about $1,000 in gift cards from folks that I've been able to actually put in the hands of people this week."

Williams says being within walking distance of several federal buildings, she's seen the effect of the shutdown firsthand from customers.

"Being a downtown business, I

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