ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The government shutdown reached its 27th day, and the USDA warned that SNAP benefits will end if the shutdown continues. More than 100,000 people in Rochester rely on SNAP, according to a state report from July.
Communications Director Mark Dwyer of Foodlink said they began preparing weeks ago to ensure food remains available.
“The impact of Foodlink and foodbanks around the country pales in comparison to what SNAP provides to people nationwide,” said Dwyer. “They say SNAP provides about 9 or 10 times the amount of meals that foodbanks all across the country do the community.”…