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Little Rock reactivates LR Cares to buy discounted grocery gift cards for SNAP recipients amid shutdown
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Mayor Frank Scott announced that the City of Little Rock will reopen its LR Cares fund to buy discounted grocery gift cards for residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while federal benefits are disrupted.
Mayor Frank Scott announced that the City of Little Rock will reopen its LR Cares fund to buy discounted grocery gift cards for residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while federal benefits are disrupted. "We are certain to help the residents of Little Rock and step up in any way possible," Scott said.
The announcement, made at a city event attended by city directors and community partners, comes as city officials cited roughly 36,000 Pulaski County residents who receive SNAP assistance and about 4,000 federal employees in Little Rock affected by the shutdown. Scott directed residents who want to donate to go to littlerock.gov/lrcares; donations…
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