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Franklin County approves $500,000 emergency grant to Mid-Ohio Food Collective as SNAP disruption leaves thousands short
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 4 approved a $500,000 emergency grant to Mid-Ohio Food Collective to deliver fresh food to residents affected by a federal SNAP benefits disruption.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 4 approved a $500,000 emergency grant to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to support urgent food distribution after a federal SNAP interruption left many residents without benefits.
"Nearly 180,000 residents of Franklin County, our neighbors, are being affected right now," Mike Cochran, senior vice president of communications for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, told the commissioners, urging local governments and partners to step up. Cochran said the Collective will use the funds immediately to deliver eggs, milk,…
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