SNAP, food bank and state of emergency
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In a press release, DoorDash said it plans to help alleviate those who depend on SNAP benefits with an emergency food response starting today.
DoorDash is waiving delivery and service fees on grocery orders for SNAP recipients at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Ahold Delhaize brands, Hy-Vee and Wegmans.
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Illinois allocates $20 million to food banks in response to SNAP funding loss
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed an Executive Order on Thursday that provides emergency funding for food banks and pantries in preparation for the pause of SNAP benefits this weekend, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Gov. Moore announces $10 million toward food banks in response to SNAP benefits lapse
Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency over the upcoming lapse in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, while at a food bank in Anne Arundel County. "I hate the fact that we are here,
The Three Square Food Bank has announced an expanded emergency food response to help families experiencing food insecurity amid the government shutdown.
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South Carolina nonprofit activating emergency response fund ahead of SNAP benefits lapse
A South Carolina nonprofit is activating its emergency food response fund to help community food banks and pantries prepare for a potential surge in families needing
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents depend on SNAP to help pay for groceries. As the government shutdown continues, they’re scrambling to find other ways to feed their families.