As millions of Californians begin to see their SNAP benefits return after delays, food banks across Placer County say demand for help isn't slowing.

At Feeding the Foothills in Roseville, staff say it's been one of their busiest stretches in months, serving families they've never seen before.

"Hunger looks like you and me," said Lisa Heinrich, with Feeding the Foothills. "These are working families, senior citizens, single parents, all just trying to make sure their pantries aren't empty."

According to Placer County Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 29,000 people in the county receive SNAP benefits each month, totaling more than $5.3 million in aid. But the recent federal shutdown caused delays in payments, leaving many families uncertain about when they'd receive assistance.

See Full Page