Food banks prepare for no SNAP benefits
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The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will run out of money on Saturday. Some governors are shifting state money to cover part of the shortfall, bolster food pantries or both.
Nearly 310,000 people in Orange County receive SNAP benefits, with 66% of these recipients being seniors and children.
Second Harvest of the Big Bend and ABC 27 are teaming up for a mega food distribution on Saturday, set to feed 1500 families. Volunteers packing up boxes share why they wanted to get involved.
Food pantries in Charlotte County are preparing to serve a major influx of people if SNAP benefits are cut on Saturday.