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Middletown expands emergency food assistance as federal SNAP help remains uncertain
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Mayor Miguel Rodriguez told the Common Council on Nov. 4 that the city will begin distributing $50 food-voucher cards on Wednesday as part of the Middletown Emergency Food Assistance Program and that applications were extended through the next day to accommodate more applicants.
Mayor Miguel Rodriguez told the Common Council on Nov. 4 that the city will begin distributing $50 food-voucher cards on Wednesday as part of the Middletown Emergency Food Assistance Program and that applications were extended through the next day to accommodate more applicants.
"As of earlier today, we had well over 200 people signed up," Rodriguez said, adding that the city expected the program could help "over 300 families" once distribution begins. Recreation staff Raelynn and Nicole are managing distribution at the rec center and will arrange deliveries for residents who cannot pick up vouchers.
City staff said the program initially…
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