Springfield Officials Organize to Collect Food for SNAP Recipients While Criticizing Federal Politicians

Rising food insecurity hits Hopkinsville as federal assistance stalls

As SNAP benefits are being cut, local organizations are feeling the strain firsthand. In Hopkinsville and surrounding Christian County, food pantries and charitable programs are reporting a surge in demand from families who rely on these benefits.

Springfield officials organize to collect food for SNAP recipients while criticizing federal politicians

SPRINGFIELD – City officials are organizing to help residents left hungry by the freezing of food assistance. At the same time, they vented anger toward federal politicians, saying they are putting the most vulnerable at risk while playing politics.