With the Federal Government shutdown lingering into November, and no end really in sight for the partisan staredown, food shelves around the North Wright County Today area are ramping up efforts to stock shelves.
With the Holiday Season around the corner, the importance of having food, clothing and essentials such as toiletries is even more urgent. So, we’re joining them in asking our community to step up!
Resources You Can Use:
General Information: Find updates from State agencies on status
If you are a recipient of benefits, keep your contact information up to date with the benefits to be sure you get updates.
Find additional food support programs near you:
- Second Harvest Heartland: 2harvest.org/CareCenter – Search the Food Access map or call/text 866-844-3663
- Hunger Solutions HelpLine – Call 1-888-711-1151 for local food assistance
- Bravera STMA Food Pantry and Community Outreach
- Hanover Area Food Shelf
Case Questions:
- Contact your County Financial Worker for questions about your specific benefits
Together – we can make a difference. More than 5,000 people in Wright County receive SNAP benefits. That’s up nearly 50 percent from 2019, according to the Federal Reserve and US Census Bureau.
