The demand at local food pantries is surging as the federal government shutdown continues. At Rise Up Feed and Seed food pantry in Haines City, they are struggling to meet the demand.

A long line of cars formed on Monday at Rise Up Feed and Seed.

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Very, very helpful. There are so many right now in need since SNAP has been discontinued. Until the shutdown is resolved, there is a great need for it, said Danette Alario.

Alario was one of the first people in line. She said as the government shutdown continues, the line gets longer.

There used to only be one line of people coming to receive the food and now as you can see, there are two lines and its extending into a third line into the street, Alario said.

The Haines City food pantry gives out food Mon

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