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Assembly urges federal action to restore SNAP benefits, cites 22,000 beneficiaries on Cape Cod
Summary
The Barnstable County Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-12 on Nov. 5 calling for restoration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Delegates amended the resolution to include a whereas noting "there are 22,000 SNAP beneficiaries on Cape Cod" and added language requesting federal action to restore benefits; the
The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates on Nov. 5 adopted Resolution 2025-12 asking federal authorities to restore SNAP benefits and highlighting local food-insecurity needs.
Delegate Wyman Colombo, the resolution—s lead sponsor, said local food banks are overburdened and that many Cape Cod residents rely on SNAP benefits. The Board of Regional Commissioners had previously approved a version…
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