Hundreds of thousands of families throughout the Delaware Valley are bracing for the potential freeze in SNAP benefits come Nov. 1.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, benefits will not go out starting in November as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. The stoppage could lead SNAP recipients to rely more on food banks, local organizations and donated meals in order to put food on the table.
For those who are wanting to help recipients impacted during the lapse in benefits, here are some ways you can get involved.
Donate money
According to local food bank organizers, monetary donations are urgently needed at this time because of the increase in demand they’re expecting to see next month…