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Commissioners hear rising food‑pantry demand, staff outlines SNAP continuity and local donation plan
Summary
Public commenters and staff reported rising food‑insecurity concerns ahead of benefit interruptions. Job and Family Services director said the department will continue processing SNAP recertifications, and the county designated a local drop‑off point for donated food.
During public participation, Susan Yucks, a volunteer at food pantries, told the Board that she has "firsthand knowledge of how dire people's straits are" and reported about a 30% increase in people seeking help at food shelters. Leslie Jump asked what the Commissioners' plan is for food insecurity when benefits are cut off in November.
Dorothy Meier, Director of Clermont County Job and Family Services, briefed the Board on SNAP and county resources, saying the department will continue to process and recertify applications and that resource information is available on the county website. Commissioner David L. Painter reminded the public that SNAP is a federally funded program and signaled the county's role in local support; the Medical Social Services Building at Clermont Center Drive was identified as a county drop‑off point for food donations and United Way/211 was offered as a referral option.
The Board agreed to publicize local resource points and encouraged residents to assist with donations while federal benefits are unavailable. No formal direction to change eligibility or local policy was recorded in the minutes.
