HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — This Saturday, SNAP benefits could be suspended due to the government shutdown. This would impact many Alabamians who rely on the program to feed their families.
Some local nonprofits say they’re already seeing the increase in people since the shutdown started. Many food programs in the region say there’s been a spike in the number of people who need assistance.
Monday, Grace Klein Community had a food box distribution at Liberty Church Birmingham. The nonprofit says more than 250 food boxes were given out, which is a jump up from the increase they saw last week…