With funding for SNAP benefits still in limbo, food assistance organizations across Palm Beach County say they’re already seeing a surge in need.
“It’s a very significant concern. Almost everybody in this line (for food) has SNAP benefits,” said Boca Helping Hands Executive Director Andrew Hagen said Friday.
Status of SNAP program still in limbo amid ‘significant concern’
Boca Helping Hands said the demand for food has skyrocketed.
“For many of these people, it is the SNAP benefits that help them make ends meet every month,” Hagen said…