COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The government shutdown is over, and SNAP food benefits are being issued once again — but the ripple effect continues for many folks in need as families continue to recover from the gap in government assistance.
Aaron Hughes and his brother Emmanual say they’re first time volunteers at Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Aaron, a track athlete, says he’s volunteered elsewhere with his school’s team, but this time he and Emmanual decided to do it on their own over their Thanksgiving break…