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Council hears urgency as SNAP interruption threatens food access; members urge 211 and partnership with food banks

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Cleveland City Council · October 28, 2025

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Summary

Committee members discussed the looming interruption of SNAP benefits and urged constituent outreach, coordination with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and use of 211 to connect residents to emergency food resources. Council asked staff to share information and requested potential letters to state and federal officials.

Council members used the committee meeting Nov. 3 to highlight an imminent disruption to SNAP benefits and coordinate an emergency local response. Councilwoman House Jones said SNAP recipients would not receive benefits beginning the coming Saturday and urged residents to call 211, while asking colleagues to share…

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