ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans are set to lose access to food assistance benefits starting Nov. 1. One Upstate New Yorker is stepping in to help.
Area business owner and philanthropist Jeff Knauss announced the launch of a community relief fund to support families impacted by the upcoming suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Knauss and his family are personally donating $10,000 to start the effort, which will provide up to $150 in Wegmans gift cards to households in need across Central and Western New York…