A simple Facebook post from a Wisconsin mother has grown into an effort to help families at risk of losing their food assistance benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Rachel Hartberg posted in a private moms group asking if anyone needed food help with SNAP benefits potentially ending. Within hours, dozens of mothers across Waukesha County responded — not asking for help, but offering to donate.
“I thought maybe a few families would reach out,” Hartberg said…