Shelves are stocked and volunteers are ready, but leaders at food banks in northern Santa Barbara County say they’re bracing for another test, the federal government shutdown. “I remember receiving clients from the base, military people, and also workers from the federal prison here in Lompoc. Director of Marketing for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Laurel Alcantar says the last shutdown hit federal workers hard, forcing the Foodbank to step in. “When we had a prolonged government shutdown in 2018, that had an impact on federal workers. “We are here for the community and I would say lean into that, lean into your local community for support, lean into your local community to give support,” Alcantar said.