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Woodbury approves $10,000 for Open Cupboard Food Shelf; additional funds may be requested
Summary
After hearing testimony about a spike in demand related to a temporary SNAP funding gap, the City of Woodbury authorized $10,000 from its lawful gambling contribution fund to Open Cupboard Food Shelf and amended an initial staff recommendation that had allowed up to $20,000.
The Woodbury City Council unanimously approved a $10,000 budget amendment Nov. 5 to provide immediate financial assistance to Open Cupboard Food Shelf, citing a recent surge in visits after federal SNAP benefits were delayed.
City Administrator Jeff Dahl told the council that Open Cupboard requested $10,000 and staff recommended authorizing $20,000 in total — $10,000 now and up to $10,000 later if documented need persisted. Dahl said the recommended funding source was the city’s lawful gambling contribution fund, a restricted account the city has used to support public safety equipment and charitable contributions.
Jessica Francis, executive…
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