The Cherokee Nation has declared a state of emergency as families experience the effects of SNAP cuts during the government shutdown.
The Cherokee Nation is dipping into reserve funds and setting aside just under $7 million to help Cherokee tribal members get by.
WATCH: Cherokee Nation allocates millions to help families as SNAP funding is suspended
Cherokee Nation allocates millions to help families as SNAP funding is suspended
$4.5 million will be going towards SNAP benefits, $1.25 million will be going towards food banks, $225,000 is going towards the Cherokee Nation’s non-profit organizations, and $750,000 is going towards the nation’s WIC program…