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Residents and food‑bank leaders urge Flathead County to affirm support for food security amid federal benefit concerns
Summary
Two public commenters urged commissioners to recognize food security and support local food banks; speakers said local families struggle despite work and requested a county proclamation backing food‑security and food‑bank work.
During the public‑comment period, two local food‑bank leaders told commissioners that rising housing and grocery costs, childcare needs and changes to federal benefits make food‑bank support essential.
Mandy Girth, who identified herself as Director of Development for North Valley Food Bank and a former SNAP recipient and social‑services worker, asked the county to issue a…
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