COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — People have been without their SNAP benefits for more than a week, making it harder for them to get basic food.
Because of the government shutdown, many families in central Ohio are trying to feed multiple people without the benefits they typically receive. For families with children, that burden may be even greater.
“Starting as a kid, it really affects your ability to grow and thrive,” Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts said. “How can you pay attention in the classroom if you’re hungry and if your stomach is growling?”
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Roberts, the City of Columbus, and the Franklin County Public Health Department have teamed up for pop-up food distribution events for SNAP recipients. At Monday’s event in Linden, many parents and their children came through to pick up food…