Anniston sets up food drop-offs, referral channels ahead of possible November SNAP suspension
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City of Anniston staff announced local drop-off sites, a United Way donation option and referral instructions for residents who may face food insecurity if SNAP benefits are suspended in November.
A city staff member announced that the City of Anniston and partner organizations have established food drop-off locations and referral resources to prepare for a potential suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expected in November.
The announcement said the city has set up two drop-off points within Anniston: the Anniston Police Department and Anniston Fire Station No. 3 on McClellan Boulevard. For monetary donations, the city said a link to United Way will be included in a forthcoming post; details on how donated funds will be distributed to local food banks in Calvin County were not specified in the announcement.
Residents seeking assistance were told to call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or to text AL FOOD (all caps) to 898211 to receive a list of surrounding food banks in Calvin County. The speaker urged residents not to let anyone become vulnerable to food insecurity and closed the message with encouragement.
"We love you, and we're gonna get past this," the city staff member said.
The city did not provide a detailed breakdown of how donated funds will be allocated, how long the drop-off program will operate, or any eligibility criteria tied to the distribution of shelf-stable food. The announcement emphasized coordination with surrounding municipalities and other organizations but did not name other partners.
