In Chicago, as the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, long lines form at food pantries, with residents like Elizabeth Ghoston and her daughter gathering food for elderly relatives. The Greater Chicago Food Depository reports record-breaking crowds, with supply often running out before everyone in line receives a box. As the holidays approach, residents like Parrish Worsham and Luella Quicksey face overwhelming fear of running out of food, while local pantries struggle to keep up with the surge in need.
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