Generally, all employees furloughed during a government shutdown are paid at the conclusion of the shutdown. In a letter last month detailing the potential effects of a shutdown, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the backpay of all federal workers could total around $400 million for each day of the shutdown.

With federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps, expected to freeze Saturday, Nov. 1, local food pantries are preparing for an increased need for services throughout the community.

Food banks across the Bay Area are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans brace for a suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, a consequence of the ongoing government shutdown.