OPB

As SNAP funding returns, Bend stands by $20K donation to food bank

As the government shutdown ends, the Central Oregon city’s mayor says “the money’s given and it’s done.” An updated photo of the Bend City Hall exterior. Ericka Cruz Guevarra / OPB Days before delayed ...
South Bend Tribune

Community leaders ask South Bend for $4.8M to offset SNAP suspension impact

Black Lives Matter South Bend is asking the city to use $4.8 million in cash reserves to aid residents affected by a halt in SNAP benefits. A federal government shutdown has suspended the Supplemental ...
WNDU

Officials call on South Bend to use $4.8M in city reserves to help feed SNAP-dependent residents

Add Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on Google SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re now on day 27 of the government shutdown. Because of that, many states can’t issue November SNAP benefits until ...
South Bend Tribune

SNAP crisis was a warning sign, not a temporary challenge | Opinion

A recent disruption in SNAP benefits highlighted significant food insecurity for families in South Bend. Nearly 44% of South Bend households are classified as earning too much for aid but not enough ...