Rapid City organizations launch food drives amid SNAP benefit delays

Upcoming food drives aim to help those in need amid food insecurity, uncertainty over SNAP benefits

Organizations have scheduled multiple food drives to help those in need, amid the ongoing federal shutdown and uncertainty over SNAP benefits.

Rapid City organizations launch food drives amid SNAP benefit delays

RCAS Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson and Scouting America Black Hills Area Council Senior District Executive Jim Miles share about their organizations' inspiring common mission.

Collecting Grocery Gift Cards for Those In Need

#text-block-690ef32268b68 { margin-bottom:0px; text-align:left; } As the government shutdown continues, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits remain on hold, making it difficult for lower income households to keep food on the table. Joanna Schlansky of Elite Realty Experts in Burlington, has partnered with the Burlington Food Pantry to collect donations of grocery gift cards to help residents that rely on SNAP. “Every wee…