The Children’s Trust of Alachua County (CTAC) announced that it has allotted $150,000 to support Alachua County families impacted by the recent lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
“Food insecurity is at an all-time high, and it’s important that we assist families when they need it most,” Marsha Kiner, executive director of the CTAC, said in a press release. “Our Family Resource Centers are working hard to provide food assistance, in addition to essential resources such as clothing, hygiene items, and help with rent or utilities. Offering these supports can help ease the challenges families are facing.”
Of the $150,000 that the CTAC is allocating, the release stated that $125,000 has been designated for emergency food distribution. Bread of the Mighty has received an initial payment of $20,000 to start supplying CTAC-funded family resource centers with up to 150 food boxes a week…