Gwinnett County announced a $250,000 emergency fund to support local food cooperatives as a federal shutdown threatens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for 90,000 residents in the county.
The funding aims to help six food cooperatives, including the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, manage increased demand for food assistance during the shutdown.
The shutdown, which affects federal programs like SNAP, has led to a surge in new clients seeking help feeding themselves and their families…