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Bangor officials weigh limited city aid as SNAP benefits risk interruption
Summary
Councilors discussed using one-time general assistance funds and public-health coordination to provide emergency food support if SNAP recipients miss November benefits amid a federal funding lapse. No formal allocation was approved; staff will compile resource lists and explore advocacy to state and federal officials.
Councilor Fournier said the council is exploring short-term city steps if SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients do not receive November benefits because of a federal funding lapse. “Next on my list is the federal shutdown and specifically, SNAP,” Fournier said, adding that reporting shows recipients may not receive benefits for November and that the city has been evaluating what it can do to fill gaps.
The council heard that public-health staff and general assistance (GA) funds…
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