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Hamilton County reallocates $222,954.66 in ARPA funds to Free Store Food Bank as SNAP benefits lapse
Summary
The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 30 approved a reallocation of $222,954.66 in ARPA funds to the Free Store Food Bank to respond to an imminent interruption in SNAP benefits affecting roughly 97,000 residents.
The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 30 approved a reallocation of $222,954.66 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Free Store Food Bank to respond to an immediate interruption in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Commissioners said the move is an emergency step to address food needs while county officials press the state and federal governments for a longer-term solution. The vote to approve buy-leave number 3 was unanimous: President Denise Driehaus — Yes; Commissioner Stephanie Summerau Dumas — Yes;…
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