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Roane County pantries ask commissioners for emergency aid as federal benefits stall; vote delayed by procedure
Summary
Local food pantry leaders asked Roane County commissioners for urgent funding after a federal shutdown reduced SNAP access, seeking roughly $30,000. Commissioners debated options but deferred any appropriation because of procedural rules requiring a written resolution and committee review.
Representatives of several Roane County food pantries told the County Commission on Nov. 25 they are facing sharply increased demand after a disruption in federal benefits and asked for immediate help.
"We're looking for the $30,000 range," Phil Merrill of Feeding Moon Food Pantry said during public comment, urging the county to move quickly as pantries have been depleted and Thanksgiving approaches. Speakers said pantries serve hundreds of families weekly and that Second Harvest can…
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