Communities across the country unite to provide free food amid SNAP benefits delays

Denver Public Schools Foundation stepping up as SNAP delays hit schools, families

DENVER (KDVR) — As SNAP benefits delays continue, the Denver Public Schools Foundation is delivering grocery gift cards and pantry supplies to schools, hubs and pantries working to fill the gap through the district's Food Security Fund. “For more than 30 years, Denver Public Schools Foundation has existed to support students. We support students, educators, and families in a variety of ways. We want to ensure that students are graduating ready t…

SNAP delays spur local food aid efforts in Simpson County

The recent federal government shutdown is straining food security for many Kentuckians, with more than 280,000 households relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), potentially facing delays in their benefits. Simpson County is no different, and the community is…

Local organization creates food delivery program to help families affected by food stamp delays

With the government shutdown creating uncertainty around food stamp benefits, a local organization has stepped up to help families in need through a new food drive initiative. Local organization launches food drive with delivery options amid food stamp benefit uncertainties. Program provides complete meals for clients who can't access traditional food pantries. Mother of twins facing benefit delays says the support makes "a significant part in o…

Here's where to get/donate food

With the current federal government shutdown and subsequent impact on food benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, affecting people locally, Benton County has a number of places to get and donate food.

Local organizations step up to help Golden Harvest during SNAP delay

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- The White House administration says it will now send out reduced SNAP benefits but there will be delays. Local organizations are continuing to donate food to help make sure these families are fed. Organizations like the Greater Augusta Arts Council are collecting donations to make sure no one goes hungry. With these collections they will donate them to the Golden Harvest Food Bank to help keep the shelves full. They will be …

Pasco County residents create front yard food pantries to help with delays in SNAP benefits

With the government shutdown delaying SNAP benefits, community members are stepping up to help take care of their neighbors.