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Local food bank reports surge as SNAP disruption leaves gaps; city mobilizes volunteers and drop‑off sites
Summary
WayForward Resources told the Middleton Common Council that SNAP interruptions have driven record demand: 20 new households registered on one day and 10,000 pounds of food were distributed. The city and partners set up a community drive, additional volunteer hours and 24/7 drop‑off at the police station.
WayForward Resources reported overwhelming demand at Middleton’s food pantry during a community‑wide drive prompted by an interruption to SNAP benefits.
Ellen Carlson, executive director of WayForward Resources, told the council that last week’s food drive led to record volume: 20 new households registered on a single day and the pantry distributed about 10,000 pounds of food.…
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