The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County will distribute free Tops gift cards to families in Erie County who have been impacted by the suspension of SNAP benefits, which took effect on Nov. 1.
Gift cards will be distributed ($50 for individuals, $150 for families) every Wednesday until SNAP benefits are reinstated.
“The ongoing government shutdown and suspension of SNAP benefits for thousands of families in Buffalo and Erie County is of great concern to us,” said Trina Burruss, president and CEO of UWBEC. “The Community Resilience Fund is a critical asset for our community and has already made an impact on the lives of many who experienced unexpected hardship. Your donations allow UWBEC to be hands-on when your friends, family and neighbors need immediate support and relief. Thank you to our friends at Tops for helping us activate this effort.”…