"With the federal government now reopened, SNAP benefits are beginning to resume nationwide. However, the supplemental food program still faces challenges in reaching all recipients quickly - and millions of Americans remain food insecure. The legislation that resulted in ending the shutdown ensures that food assistance programs will be funded through the rest of the budget year without disruption. However, some experts believe there will be long-lasting impacts for families who rely on the program."
"Boston.com has gathered a list of practical ways to support some of the organizations, community fridges, and mutual aid efforts addressing food insecurity. Below, here are 5 ways to volunteer or donate in the MetroWest region. 5 ways to help fight food insecurity in the MetroWest right now Donate food to the Marlborough Friends Fridge. The solar-powdered fridge, established by local Girl Scouts and community leaders, is located at the Immaculate Conception (IC) Church located at 11 Prospect Street in Marlborough."
With the federal government reopened, SNAP benefits are beginning to resume nationwide, but the supplemental food program still faces challenges reaching all recipients quickly and millions of Americans remain food insecure. The legislation ending the shutdown secures funding for food assistance programs through the rest of the budget year without disruption, though some experts warn of long-lasting impacts for families who relied on emergency measures. Local MetroWest organizations, community fridges, and mutual aid efforts provide immediate relief through donations and volunteering. Examples include donating to the solar-powdered Marlborough Friends Fridge and supporting Natick AmVets’ Turkeys for Vets drive to supply over 1,800 veterans and widows with turkeys or supermarket gift cards.
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