THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WTXL) - It's been four weeks since the government was shutdown and the lack of pay from the government is starting to add up.
It's no secret that the government shutdown has created many problems for agencies and individuals all across the country.
Now, those problems are being felt at Second Harvest of South Georgia.
Although stores and companies are able to donate goods, the USDA partners with Second Harvest of South Georgia by donating pallets of goods for the local food bank, the Kids Cafe and Senior Pantry Box programs.
Eliza McCall, Chief Marketing Officer for Second Harvest of South Georgia said that there is enough funding for the Kids Cafe program, and enough food to continue preparing the Senior Pantry Boxes through the end of February, but it's unclear how the programs will continue after that.
Second Harvest of South Georgia is also seeing an increasing number of federal employees calling asking if they qualify for food assistance.
"I've gotten about ten different inquiries since Wednesday, people calling from all over south Georgia. We stand ready to help them just like we do the community on a regular basis," said McCall.
For those who are able, help of any kind is appreciated.
Donations are always welcome, but it's the monetary donations that mean the most. McCall said that $1 can provide over eight meals for those in South Georgia.
Second Harvest of South Georgia serves 30 counties and has a number of locations that have food.
To find the closest partner agencies to you, click here.
