MINNEAPOLIS — An emergency food drive is being held to help those impacted by temporarily losing SNAP benefits.

According to Hennepin County, 110,000 recipients receive an average of $180 in SNAP benefits a month. Benefits haven't been distributed for November amid the government shutdown.

Meet Minneapolis is collecting donations for the community food shelf, NorthPoint Health and Wellness. They are collecting donations now through Nov. 30. Monetary donations can be made by clicking here .

Drop off locations:

Minneapolis Convention Center (Visitor information center)

Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1301 2nd Ave. S, Minneapolis.

Meet Minneapolis

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

801 Marquette Ave. 3, Minneapolis.

DID Nicollet Community Space

Tuesday through Thursday, 12 p.m. t

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