Here are steps to take for food assistance as SNAP benefits set to end

Shaker Heights SNAPs up chance to match local donations to Hunger Network

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits evaporating during the federal government shutdown, the city is putting its money where the hungry mouths are.

Here are steps to take for food assistance as SNAP benefits set to end

The federal government’s shutdown over a Congressional budget impasse has put funding for numerous programs at risk, effective Nov. 1.

Local and state leaders are stepping up to help snap beneficiaries

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) “This is kind of personal to me because I grew up in poverty,” said Leroy Brooks, Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Five. “We were never hungry, but there were a lot of challenges, and I am always sensitive to that.” For Lowndes County District Five Supervisor Leroy Brooks. “No one should have to go hungry,” said Kabir Karriem, Chairman of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus. And Chairman of the Mississippi Legislat…

Guy announces countywide plan for imminent cuts for Hudson SNAP recipients

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy is announcing a countywide plan for imminent cuts for Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after consulting with officials from all 12 local municipalities. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “In times of crisis, the Hudson County community comes together to help their neighbors. And as this federal government shutdown continues, Hudson […] The post Guy announces countywide plan for imminent cuts for Hu…

Guy, Hudson's mayors, take steps to what DC won't: they're keeping Americans from going hungry

As the White House and Congress fail to recognize the dreadful impact SNAP cuts will have on the public, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy is using the opportunity to do… The post Guy, Hudson’s mayors, take steps to what DC won’t: they’re keeping Americans from going hungry appeared first on The Observer Online.