When the government shutdown affected federal aid programs throughout the U.S. in early 2026, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank brought 100% more food to some of its Butler County distributions compared to their average giveaways. However, the food bank — the largest in the 11-county region it serves — had a litany of volunteers and organizations that not only moved thousands of pounds of food at distributions, but kept their partner agencies open as well. “They’re also very flexible and we have great sourcing relationships. So when the SNAP paused, the government shutdown happened, we were able to increase — I mean some of the distributions, we were bringing 100% more food, and it was incredible,” said Rachel Martone. Click the link in bio for more. #greaterpittsburghcommunityfoodbank #foodbank #butlercountypa #families #meals