Tag: Food banks
On brink of SNAP crisis, Michigan sends $4.5M to food banks. Will more follow?
With federal food assistance set to stop, Gov. Whitmer announces $4.5M for Michigan food banks. Senate Democrats want more, advance $71M plan….
Michigan food banks brace for SNAP âcrisis.â How to get or give help
With 1.4 million residents facing SNAP benefit delays, Michigan food charities say theyâre already seeing more demand. Hereâs how you can find or give help….
Liberal volunteers door-knocking Nov. 8 for food donations
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Liberal Riding Association volunteers will be in Meaford, Owen Sound and Wiarton on Saturday, Nov. 8 to collect non-perishable food items for local food banks. They’ll be knocking on doors between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parts of each of those communities that day. Volunteers will be wearing identification. The volunteers will […]
Michigan will suspend SNAP food benefits due to federal shutdown
Michigan is pausing November food assistance payments until further notice, due to the federal government shutdown.
Grey-Bruce agencies call for more action to address poverty crisis
Grey-Bruce anti-poverty advocates are calling for a renewed commitment to poverty reduction from all levels of government when the need has never been greater. Local agencies working to combat issues such as food insecurity, lack of housing affordability, homelessness and wage inequality put out an urgent call for coordinated action earlier this week in advance […]