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Gainesville pledges emergency funds to Bread of the Mighty amid SNAP shutdown
Summary
Commissioners voted to fund an immediate city contribution to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank after the federal SNAP/WIC shutdown sharply reduced benefits, approving a motion to match $100,000 to support emergency boxed-food distribution through local partners.
Gainesville City Commissioners moved on Nov. 6 to provide immediate local support for residents affected by a federal SNAP and WIC funding interruption, approving a motion to match $100,000 to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The added funds are intended to help the food bank buy and box nonperishable meals for rapid distribution through its network of partner agencies.
Bread of the Mighty Executive Director Patrick Dodds told the commission the food bank has seen a surge in demand he compared to highs during the COVID period. “We are in the…
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