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Council members discuss rapid response as SNAP benefit disruptions loom on Nov. 1
Summary
Council members urged emergency measures to help residents impacted by a federal government shutdown and the expected interruption of SNAP benefits, discussing transfers to food banks, relaxation of reimbursement rules, and rapid-distribution strategies.
Council members used floor time on Oct. 27 to highlight an imminent disruption to SNAP (EBT) benefits caused by the federal government shutdown, pressing for contingency plans to get food to residents beginning Nov. 1. Councilman Richard Starr warned the shutdown would "get real" for many residents, and urged faster use of discretionary funds and transfers to community organizations.
Councilwoman Stephanie House Jones and…
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