With SNAP benefits at risk during the government shutdown, DoorDash and Gopuff offer free meals, grocery credits and waived fees.

Instacart is one of several big companies reacting to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

Local food pantries are stepping up to provide delivery options for those in need.The Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf is one of the few pantries offering delivery to people without transportation or who are homebound.

Local organization Family Service and Children's Aid launches food drive with delivery option to help families affected by food stamp uncertainty during the government shutdown.

A recent warning by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is prompting a word of caution from food safety experts about preprepared home delivery meal services that are