BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — As the federal government shutdown drags on, families across the Brazos Valley are increasingly turning to local food pantries to make ends meet. But with each family limited to one monthly visit and receiving about a week's worth of groceries, the question remains: how far can these resources really stretch?

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At the Sonshine Outreach Center, the reality is stark. Coordinator Lisa Wamsley describes the situation with one word: "Crazy."

The numbers tell the story. Just last week, 23 new families showed up in only three days — numbers the pantry usually sees in an entire month.

Ezekiel Ramirez

"This time last year, we were serving around 1,200. This time thi

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