At the November 4, 2025, Alachua County Commission meeting, Ken Cornell was elected chair. Anna Prizzia was elected vice chair. The commission approved $200,000 in food assistance for families experiencing delays in SNAP benefits. Half of the funds will go to the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The other half will be distributed to local organizations to provide food support to residents.
The commission is requesting matching funds from the City of Gainesville and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County. This support aims to help the nearly 32,000 residents who use SNAP. County staff will present more recommendations for food assistance in December. Residents can find meeting videos, agendas, and updates on official county websites…