Already strained by federal funding cuts earlier in the year and a surge in demand from furloughed federal workers, food banks face a fresh wave of need as SNAP benefits end Saturday.

As nearly 2 million Illinois residents prepare to lose federal food assistance Saturday amid the government shutdown, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday directing $20 million toward food banks across the state.

More than a dozen large and small charitable nonprofits told CNN they have exceeded their ability to help and warned that the level of support they can provide will fall far short.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces $10 million in state funds for food banks as SNAP benefits are expected to lapse due to the government shutdown.

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is making plans to respond to the impending loss of funding for a federal food program.

No Kings Alliance calls on Alabama communities to provide mutual aid and support food banks after SNAP benefits suspension leaves thousands in need.

Reynolds said she has also ordered the Iowa National Guard to prepare to carry out food distribution missions around the state as needed.

The donation as SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans are set to stop on November 1 due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.