Collat Jewish Family Services (CJFS) responded to the recent SNAP government shutdown by providing support to the Birmingham community. CJFS has a history of offering assistance during emergencies. In this instance, the organization mobilized resources to help local families affected by the loss of federal benefits.
Anna Read, Fund Development and Outreach Director at CJFS, said that the group continues to serve older adults but has expanded its services to all community members. During the shutdown, CJFS assisted both seniors and families impacted by the SNAP benefit gap…