If the partial government shutdown continues, it may affect those who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says SNAP will continue through January, but made no promises beyond that.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services say there's enough money to make it through the month, but it could run out as soon as February.
The latest data from November shows more than 1.2 million Michiganders receive food assistance from the government.
In Ingham County, that's more than 33,500 people.
More than 40% of recipients in Ingham County are children.
"We do anticipate an increase because there are going to be families impacted right here in Holt. In that case, I think we're ready for that increase if that happens," said Bonnie Mahieu, coordinator of the Holt Community Food Bank.
The Greater Lansing Food Bank, which serves seven Mid-Michigan counties, also expects to be busy if the government does not reopen.
"Typically when benefits go out or there's changes in that, there are spikes in need. We're not seeing anything right now, but at the end of the month, if no changes, no continuing resolutions come through, we probably are going to see some more people coming through needing additional food to make up for that difference," said Justin Rumenapp with the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
Rumenapp says hey're willing to put in the extra work to make sure food stays on the table for the thousands they serve.
"We have seasonal spikes that happen all the time so we're always kind of prepared if something might happen within the community. If we do see a major spike and SNAP benefits do run out, we're going to serve the community whatever it takes. We're going to move some extra trucks, we're going to stay on weekends, whatever it takes we're going to get it out," said Rumenapp.
"We don't know what the future holds for any of us, but we know that Holt is a very supportive, loving community and they will take care of the people that are in need here," said Mahieu.
