As the federal government shutdown stretches into November, the Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to approve an emergency ordinance providing one-time food assistance to residents who have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Under the measure, eligible individuals can receive up to $100 and families up to $200 in city-funded grocery assistance during November.
“This is an item of permanent operation,” the motion read, indicating the city could extend the program if the federal shutdown drags on…