As the month ends and SNAP benefits are expected to run out due to the continuing federal government shutdown, thousands of Idaho families are unsure whether they’ll receive the assistance they rely on for groceries.
If benefits are delayed, some families could struggle to put food on the table – prompting local housing nonprofit Jesse Tree to step in and help fill the gap.
WATCH: Why families could lose access to food assistance and how this Boise nonprofit is responding.
Jesse Tree launches food drive as SNAP benefits hang in the balance
Jesse Tree, which typically focuses on preventing evictions and keeping families housed, has launched a food drive to support neighbors experiencing both housing and food insecurity…