DC-area food bank preparing for potential increase in need amid government shutdown

The Capital Area Food Bank is working around the clock to get food from their forklifts to the forks and spoons of families who may find themselves in need as a result of the federal government shutdown.

CEO Radha Muthiah told 7News that around 75,000 federal workers are estimated to be living paycheck-to-paycheck, and could need the food bank's help if they are furloughed.

This will likely not happen overnight, however.

Muthiah said the work to stock up is still moving forward at full speed.

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