Florida Food Bank Hosts Food Giveaway Days Ahead Of Federal Food Assistance Funding Running Out Due To Gov't Shutdown

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Tayami Vega, Maria Ruiz, and Charles Pierre receive groceries from the Curley's House Food Bank days before the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may expire due to the Federal government shutdown on October 30, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Lavern Spicer, CEO/Founder of Curley's House Food Bank, said that "Food banks will catch hell because people will not be able to get their government benefits. Food banks will need more funding for food and all of that, due to more people turning to them for assistance." The U.S. government said it will interrupt SNAP benefits on Nov. 1st. In Miami-Dade County, nearly one in six residents receives food assistance. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)