With over a million Michiganders impacted by the federal government’s pause on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the need for food and other essentials is crucial.
One woman in Ferndale is stepping up to help. Propped up on the front lawn of a home on West Saratoga Street near Republic Avenue in Ferndale sits a community hub. It’s typically a little free library, now it serves as a little free pantry.
“I wish I could say it was my idea. It was suggested to me by another little free library owner, and I thought that was something that I could do,” said Ann Marie Young.
It started last week in October. Young tells CBS News Detroit that the impact the pause of SNAP benefits has on the community disappoints her, and this initiative is one way she can help…