Protesters demand action from Gov. Kemp as SNAP benefits remains in limbo

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Demonstrators fed up with the back and forth in Washington D.C. marched from the Atlanta History Center to the Governor’s Mansion demanding action for those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“There’s no reason why we should be spending millions of dollars in Argentina, or millions of dollars on a ballroom in the White House while anyone in our country goes hungry,” said Martha Jean Schindler, who’s with Woodstock Can.

Protesters said Gov. Brian Kemp should use state reserves to help people who rely on SNAP to put food on the table…

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