MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The federal government shutdown and SNAP benefit cuts have several organizations stepping up to help people in need – including a local sorority chapter.
On Saturday, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter collected non-perishable food items for the Mid-South Food Bank during their latest chapter meeting.
Several bins quickly filled up with canned goods and boxes of crackers and noodles and other food items. The Mid-South Food Bank says one dollar can provide four meals.
The sorority plans to deliver the items to the food bank next week…