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Eureka council approves $15,000 grants for two local food providers amid concerns about SNAP changes
Summary
The Eureka City Council voted 5–0 to authorize $15,000 funding agreements each for Food for People and Saint Vincent de Paul to support local food assistance programs, after staff outlined continuing uncertainty about federal benefit changes and local nonprofits described surge in demand.
The Eureka City Council on Nov. 18 approved $15,000 funding agreements each for Food for People and Saint Vincent de Paul to support local food-assistance services.
City Manager Slattery told the council the request was prompted by concern that federal changes could reduce SNAP benefits and increase demand on local providers; staff had initially recommended two $7,500 awards but council members proposed larger amounts.
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