Here's where to find help if you're impacted by ongoing government shutdown

Support resources are available in several local counties for those facing financial hardships amid the government shutdown.

Here's where you can find help:

Merced County

Residents who require food assistance are encouraged to reach out to the following resources.

Merced County Food Bank

• Website: www.mmcfb.org

Phone: 209-726-3663

• Address: 2000 W. Olive Ave., Merced, 95348

Bethel Community Church in Los Banos

• Website: www.bethelcommunitychurch.net

• Phone: 209-827-0797

• Address: 415 I St., Los Banos, 93635

Catholic Charities in Merced

• Website: www.ccdof.org

• Phone: 209-383-2494

• Address: 336 W. Main St. #1, Merced, 95340

Tulare County

FoodLink Tulare County holds several food distributions and lays it all out on an interactive map on its website.

Fresno County

211 United Way Fresno Madera

• Website: 211ca.org

• Address: 4949 Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93727

• Dial 2-1-1 or visit the link above to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other essential services - available 24/7 and in multiple languages.

Central California Food Bank

• Website: ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/

• Address: 4010 E Amendola Dr, Fresno, CA 93725

• Food Distribution Map & Calendar: ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/food-locator/

• Find a food distribution near you on a day that works best for your schedule.

Groceries2Go

• Website: ccfoodbank.my.salesforce-sites.com/G2G

• Groceries2Go is available by appointment only through Central California Food Bank and five satellite locations throughout Fresno County.

First Fruits Market

• Website: ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/first-fruits-market/

• Address: City Center Fresno, 2025 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726