Several Northeast Ohio public transit agencies have announced they’re lending a helping hand to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program recipients who’ve been impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it was unavailable to continue benefits as of Nov. 1 due to a lack of funds.
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority announced Thursday it’s allowing all SNAP recipients to use their fixed routes for free, as long as when they’re boarding they present their Ohio Direction Card, used to pay with SNAP benefits.
The move is meant to help recipients save some money that can be used for other crucial expenses, said Ralph Lee, Interim CEO of SARTA…