El Paso County approves plan to address food insecurity during shutdown

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With the federal government shutdown now stretching past one month, El Paso County leaders are taking steps to help residents impacted by delayed SNAP benefits and missed federal paychecks.

On Monday, Nov. 3, El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved a response plan to address food insecurity across the County.

The plan directs the County Attorney’s Office to review possible legal action and instructs staff to send letters to Texas state leaders, urging them to use state reserve funds to help fill gaps in federal assistance…

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