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KENT COUNTY, MI - Various community groups across West Michigan have launched emergency food assistance programs in anticipation of a potential delay in federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Sen. David Niezgodski, D-South Bend, joined Porter in supporting the motion. Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Bremen, Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Lizton and State Budget Director Chad Ranney all voted no, causing the motion to fail 3-2.
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Middle Eastern restaurant offers free meals for kids until SNAP benefits are restored for Coloradans
Some local restaurants are stepping in to help by offering free meals to kids until SNAP benefits come back. One of them is Heart of Jerusalem in Colorado Springs.
Roy Miller has battled diabetes, cancer, heart problems and kidney failure in his 80 years. Come November, the SNAP recipient said he will have a new battle to fight - navigating life without food assistance.
Aurelius Diaz, 17, said he feared he would have to abandon his education to work to help his struggling family of five if SNAP benefits are halted.
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'Heart of Scranton' fundraiser launches to help fight food insecurity amid looming SNAP cuts
The 'Heart of Scranton' virtual fundraising program returns to the Electric City in hopes of helping people battle food insecurity.