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Evansville council approves ARPA transfer to food-access partners amid SNAP pause concerns
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance F-2025-18 to transfer and reappropriate ARPA funds to support local food-access organizations, with two members abstaining due to organizational ties. Officials said funds will target food purchases and pantry credits to cover expected gaps if SNAP benefits are paused.
The Evansville Common Council adopted Ordinance F-2025-18 on Nov. 17, 2025, authorizing transfers and reappropriations that include an adjustment to ARPA-designated funds to support local food-access organizations.
Robert Hunter of the city's controller's office explained the requested adjustment was tied to ARPA accounts. An unidentified administration or community representative described the allocation as additional to prior "Forward Together"…
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