As questions continue to swirl around when food stamp recipients will receive their partial SNAP benefits for November, local food pantries across Lansing have been working overtime to make sure no one goes hungry.
- The federal government told a judge Monday it will use all remaining contingency funds to provide reduced SNAP benefits in November
- Local food pantries like South Lansing Ministries reports higher traffic as families seek extra food support during the delay.
- Executive Director Alison Laverdiere says the pantry is keeping up by doubling food orders and moving supplies faster.
- Volunteers like Bette Jo reassure neighbors that the pantry will continue providing food and assistance “no matter what.”
WATCH: South Lansing Ministries continues to stock up their pantry amid partial SNAP benefit rollout
South Lansing Ministries continues to stock up their pantry amid partial SNAP benefit rollout
At South Lansing Ministries, visitors are greeted with warmth and reassurance from longtime volunteer Bette Jo, who serves as a greeter.
“I like the job that I have… I’m a greeter,” she says with a smile.“Hi Ms. so-and-so, nice to see you again!”
Bette Jo has seen firsthand the anxiety many families are feeling as the federal government announced only a partial distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November.
“They are very concerned about it,” she says. “They know we’re busy because of it.”…