Key Takeaways
- The donation supports 208 families in South Carolina through the Broad River Business Alliance’s emergency relief program.
- Charlamagne Tha God’s contribution addresses food insecurity caused by the federal SNAP freeze.
- He also launched a campaign in New York to provide 50,000 meals through the Food Bank For NYC.
Charlamagne Tha God is stepping up for his home state’s community as the federal government’s shutdown reportedly threatens to pause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide.
According to Black Enterprise, the South Carolina native donated funds to the Broad River Business Alliance’s Emergency Community Response System, which provides food baskets and essential supplies to residents in Richland County. The organization confirmed that Charlamagne’s contribution will help 208 families affected by the SNAP freeze. The South Carolina Department of Social Services noted that more than 260,000 households in the state rely on SNAP benefits to afford groceries.
The radio host shared the news on Instagram, writing, “I’m ‘bout that action, boss. I’m going to be posting all the food banks and community organizations that I’ve given resources to this week. First up, Broad River Business Alliance in Columbia, SC. If you [are] in the Richland County Community and need emergency assistance during this SNAP/EBT government shutdown, reach out and touch 803-939-6544. Salute my guy, @justjavar. They doing the work! We truly thank GOD for it ALL!”…