City of Birmingham Plans Response to Potential SNAP Benefit Disruption
Mayor Woodfin plans to request the Birmingham City Council to allocate $1 million from city funds. This money aims to assist households potentially affected by the loss of November SNAP benefits resulting from the federal government shutdown.
The proposed funding is a key element in a three-part strategy designed to reduce the fallout of this crisis on vulnerable groups, including elders, children, and families.
Woodfin will ask the Birmingham City Council to commit $1 million from the city to provide support for households at risk of losing November SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
This initiative seeks to provide timely relief and ensure food security for those most at risk during the shutdown period.
Author's summary: Birmingham is proactively allocating $1 million to support families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid the federal shutdown, aiming to protect vulnerable community members.