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Mayor and staff outline local response to federal shutdown; Food Bank and partners mobilize
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Mayor Tommy Battle and staff described Huntsville's community response to the federal government shutdown, including mobile food pantries and a resource fair at First Baptist Huntsville; the Food Bank and Food City were identified as major partners and Food City donated 3,000 $50 grocery cards.
HUNTSVILLE — City leaders told the council Nov. 6 the city and local nonprofits are coordinating multiple relief efforts to support residents affected by the federal government shutdown.
Mayor Tommy Battle asked Zach McGovern (External Affairs) to brief the council on the city’s response. McGovern said the administration is working with lobbyists and federal counterparts in Washington and is coordinating on the…
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