Here’s where to find hunger relief in Sioux Falls as SNAP benefits lapse

With the status of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in flux, food banks in the Sioux Falls area are gearing up for the possibility that they may be more crucial than ever.

On the afternoon of Oct. 31, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue providing the benefits using contingency funds and asked them to report on Nov. 3 about the progress made toward distribution.

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Here’s a look at some local options for hunger relief.

Feeding South Dakota

The statewide nonprofit allows you to enter your location and find hunger relief, ranging from mobile food distribution or programs aimed specifically at children or seniors. The organization is also urgently seeking donations as the effects of the government shutdown continue. Call 605-335-0364 for assistance or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

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Helpline Center

The organization maintains “food calendars” that list where food giveaways can be found.

The Salvation Army

The organization’s emergency food pantry is open on weekdays 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Faith Temple Food Giveaway

The organization gives away food on most Fridays between 4-6 p.m. at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.

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Food to You

Charis Ministry Partners distributes food on Thursdays at a rotating list of locations. Doors open at 5 p.m. and food is distributed 6-7 p.m.

• First Thursday: East Side Lutheran Church, 1300 E. 10th St.
• Second Thursday: Messiah New Hope Church, 5001 E. Madison St.
• Third Thursday: Augustana Lutheran Church, 235 North Prairie Avenue
• Fourth Thursday: St. John Lutheran Church, 1912 W. 13th St.