County staff donated more than three tons of food, in addition to contributions collected through donation bins placed throughout county buildings."

I’m getting letters from Democrats saying, ‘You should declare an emergency and create your own SNAP,’ when they’re the ones that are filibustering SNAP,” Ron DeSantis said.

Lines are long, and shelves are bare as many Central Florida food pantries still serve those whose SNAP benefits have expired.

"Right now, there are thousands in Broward who don't know where their next meal is coming from," said Broward County Commissioner Nan Rich.

South Florida nonprofits are scrambling to build stopgap sources for thousands of food stamp recipients who may lose federal benefits starting Saturday.

Good News Food Pantry 12695 NW 7th Ave., North Miami 305-877-4399 mygnc.org The North Miami-based food pantry provides free food and supplemental meals to “the poor, needy, and homeless in South Florida,” according to its website. The pantry is open on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

November SNAP benefits remain paused until the federal government can be funded. As next month approaches, there doesn’t appear to be a deal on the horizon.

As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants are trying to help.