As the federal government shutdown continues, food banks across East Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families who have missed paychecks and are impacted by a potential disruption in SNAP benefits.

With over 30 food pantries in both Denton and Tarrant County here are some of the food banks that are available. Northside Inter-Community Agency, 1600 Circle Park Blvd., Fort Worth 76164 817-626-1102 Boys & Girls Club, 2000 Ellis Ave., Fort Worth 76164 817-727-4235 All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW 20th St., Fort Worth 76164 817-235-7547

The Dallas Morning News has compiled a list of food banks across North Texas where residents can find support.

The Houston Food Bank, along with other anti-hunger organizations, prepares for the surge in demand they expect will come with the end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

Food banks across Texas are preparing for increased demand as SNAP benefits are set to halt Saturday, affecting millions of Americans who rely on the program for food assistance. In the Brazos Valley,

The North Texas Food back is preparing to see a rise in demand for services as federal funding dries out due to ongoing government shutdown.

Starting on Nov. 1, the food bank will launch several food distribution sites across Houston, providing food to 15,000 federal workers and SNAP recipients each week. The distributions will include protein,

About 284,000 people receive SNAP benefits in Bexar County, but that benefit will dry up on Saturday. That’s about $45.5 million distributed each month. There are about 128,000 Bexar County households using SNAP benefits, with the average home receiving $385 per month according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

The Central Texas Food Bank's Bell & Coryell Counties Food Access Community Needs Assessment revealed high food insecurity rates.