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Buncombe County libraries collect more than 8,500 pounds in food drive after SNAP disruption
Summary
Library locations served as collection points in a county food drive responding to a SNAP benefits disruption; library staff reported more than 8,500 pounds of food had been collected and picked up by MANNA and community partners for distribution.
Buncombe County officials said library branches served as donation points in a county-wide food drive launched in response to a disruption in SNAP benefits, and that the community supplied a rapid response.
"As of earlier today, we had collected over 8,500 pounds of food that has been picked up by MANNA and their community partners and distributed to the community," Jason, the library director, said at the advisory meeting.
Jason said donation barrels at several library locations filled within hours of being placed. The library worked with county partners and community groups to coordinate collections and distribution; details on collection sites and how individuals can access distributed food were not specified during the meeting.
Next steps: the library and county partners will continue distribution via MANNA and community partners and will share additional information as logistics are finalized.
