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Bloomington authorizes contingency budget changes to support food access if federal SNAP/WIC benefits pause
Summary
The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing staff to reallocate local funds for emergency nutrition assistance and food shelves if federal SNAP or WIC benefits lapse during a federal shutdown; staff said reimbursement from federal or state sources could be possible if funds are later restored.
The Bloomington City Council on Oct. 27 unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing targeted budget adjustments to support local food providers and to purchase infant formula if federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or WIC benefits lapse because of the federal government shutdown. The motion passed 7–0.
City Manager Walker described the action as contingency planning: "I don't think any of us on staff wanna make this a routine practice, but what we're dealing with is certainly not in the realm of of routine," he told the council. Staff said they would treat local funding as a last resort and would seek reimbursement from federal sources if funding is later restored and if federal rules are followed.
Staff presented…
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