Emergency food drive held in STL in response to SNAP cuts

ST. LOUIS – Food insecurity is impacting nearly 650,000 Missourians, after recent announcements of cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Because of the ongoing Federal Government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be distributed in November, leaving many without food sources.

In response, Operation Food Search will be holding an emergency food drive at the St. Louis City Foundry on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. during the final Live Art Market…

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