CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — The senior center in Parma opens its doors every Thursday to anyone in need of food, regardless of age. With SNAP benefits paused, volunteers say they're seeing more families than ever seeking assistance.

"It's emotional what this place means to me," said Angie Hensley, a cook at the center. "I know every single person's name that comes in here. I know their allergies. I know if they're having a hard time."

The Parma Senior Center runs a full food bank where volunteers pack boxes and load them directly into cars. Lately, they've been busier than usual.

"Sometimes they're lined up all the way down the block and across the street down there," said Donald Seaman, a senior citizen who uses the services.

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