“They’re starting to visit pantries already looking for food to be prepared and so that’s driving up just the need for additional food at the pantry.”
Becki Postma is the chief impact officer at Heart of West Michigan United Way which is launching the United Response Fund, helping local families access food and basic needs ahead of the potential delay in federal SNAP benefits November 1.
“We’re talking about over 100,000 people impacted by this just in West Michigan…