NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — SNAP benefits are rolling out again after the federal shutdown, but some Tennessee families are still waiting. The Tennessee Justice Center said nearly a thousand of their clients still haven’t received their November benefits because their cases are still being processed. At the same time, food pantries across Middle Tennessee say the need for assistance is not slowing down.

Healing Minds and Souls, a North Nashville nonprofit, continues to see a surge in people seeking help. The organization is open to the community on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until noon, and for people without transportation in North Nashville, volunteers deliver food boxes directly to their homes. Staff said they rely heavily on community support and partnerships to keep up with r

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