United Way Steps Up To Feed Families Amid SNAP Challenges

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- United Way of Central Minnesota has announced it is launching "United to Fill the SNAP Gap", a community effort to ensure no one in central Minnesota goes hungry.

Beginning on Saturday, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will experience delays due to the federal government shutdown.

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Through its Community Resiliency initiatives, United Way of Central Minnesota is providing emergency funding to local food shelves and food programs preparing for a surge in demand.  These funds will help ensure shelves stay stocked.

If you want to help fill the SNAP Gap, you can make a donation to the United Way on its website.  Also, if you or someone you know needs food assistance, call 2-1-1 or visit 211unitedway.org to be connected with local resources.