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Woodlawn leaders urge donations as SNAP shutdown threatens local food aid
Summary
Council members and attendees raised alarms about an impending SNAP/WIC interruption, urged donations to Valley Interfaith and local food pantries, and warned the federal lapse could affect free and reduced school lunches for children in Woodlawn.
Council members used new business to press for urgent community support after federal SNAP and WIC changes that council members said would affect residents starting the coming Friday. Mayor Poole said, “As of Friday, SNAP benefits will be cut off to millions of Americans,” and urged donations to Valley Interfaith to help local families.
Speakers noted local partners already providing…
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