ST. PETERSBURG — In response to financial hardships resulting from the government shutdown and the freezing of SNAP benefits, the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg announced Tuesday it will issue $100,000 in emergency grant aid to four local organizations offering residents food and emergency financial assistance.
The following four organizations will receive general operating grants to help them respond to increased demand locally:
- Mt. Zion Human Services, food and emergency financial assistance, $30,000
- Daystar Life Center, food and emergency financial assistance, $30,000
- Metropolitan Ministries, food and emergency financial assistance, $30,000
- St. Petersburg Free Clinic, food assistance, $10,000
“Many of our funded partners are seeing increased demand from residents, including federal workers, who are struggling to feed their families and stay in their homes,” said Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin. “In times of crisis, we respond – and so does our local nonprofit community. We’re grateful to support our funded partners working to care for our fellow residents through this difficult period.”
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg’s rapid-response funding underscores its commitment to creating a community in which good health helps all people thrive. When federal resources are delayed or suspended, local nonprofits play a vital role in ensuring families do not face hunger, stress, or instability, which can contribute to poor health outcomes and impact our entire community…