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Councilor warns of SNAP interruption and urges local action as thousands may be affected
Summary
A councilor said roughly 46% of the city and school‑district population receive SNAP benefits and warned an interruption could leave many without food during the Thanksgiving period; the councilor urged county coordination and local food‑bank support.
During general council business a councilor expressed alarm about an ongoing interruption to SNAP benefits that they said has affected local recipients and could leave many without assistance for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The councilor, speaking from personal research, said approximately 46% of the city's school‑district population receives SNAP benefits and that the interruption has already left some recipients without benefits for two weeks. They said county commissioners are working to secure resources and that the city will try to provide local support through food banks, information distribution, and by coordinating with county efforts. The councilor criticized state leadership for not convening an emergency session and urged local and county agencies to backfill immediate needs.
The remarks were framed as an appeal to community partners and county government, not as a formal council action. The council did not take a motion or vote on an emergency measure during the meeting.
Council and staff said they would publicize food‑bank and pantry locations for residents in need.
