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Berkeley County Commission approves $10,000 split to local food programs amid SNAP interruption
Summary
The commission voted to donate $10,000 in county funds, split evenly between local food providers and the county backpack program, following requests tied to recent SNAP disruptions. Commissioners discussed drop-off collection points, using fire halls for donations, and preferring monetary donations to food banks to allow bulk purchasing.
The Berkeley County Commission voted to approve $10,000 in county funds, split evenly between local food partners and the county school backpack program, to help residents affected by recent interruptions to SNAP benefits.
Commission members opened discussion after one member said the request came at the governor's encouragement and described “a great need for communities, faith groups, [and]…
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