In Montgomery County, as the government shutdown drags on, hundreds of federal workers face food insecurity. So What Else, a local nonprofit, steps up with a massive food drive, distributing to over 600 cars and 100 volunteers. The event highlights the deep need in the community, with over 68,000 residents relying on SNAP benefits and one-third of the workforce affected. As the shutdown threatens to become the longest in history, organizers and officials prepare for a long haul, ensuring no one in the community faces hunger alone.
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