A temporary pause in federal funding is impacting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective Saturday, November 1, 2025, leaving many Manatee County families, children, and seniors without critical food assistance.
The Food Bank of Manatee will host an Emergency Drive-through Food Distribution* on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Dream Church located at 1820 53rd Ave. East, Bradenton, Florida, 34207, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Non-perishable food items will be provided free of charge.
“We are already seeing more people in need of emergency food support,” said Maribeth Phillips, President & CEO. “Many of our neighbors who were just getting by are now facing additional challenges with the loss of SNAP,” she added…