"With the country in the longest government shutdown in recorded history and the delayed SNAP payments this month, some in Massachusetts are looking for ways to support families in need of food assistance or mobilizing their own community efforts. In the Bay State, more than one million people are impacted by the SNAP cuts, according to the Mass. SNAP Resource Hub."
"Community Here are volunteer and donation opportunities to help food-insecure families in Boston. 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 Boston. 5 ways to help fight food insecurity in Boston right now. In the Bay State, more than one million people are impacted by the SNAP cuts, according to the Mass. SNAP Resource Hub."
Massachusetts experienced delays in SNAP payments amid the longest federal government shutdown in recorded history, increasing food insecurity for many households. More than one million people in the Bay State are impacted by the SNAP cuts, including 32 percent children, 31 percent people with disabilities, and 26 percent seniors. Community organizations, fridges, and mutual aid efforts are active in addressing immediate food needs. Practical volunteer and donation opportunities exist in Boston to support affected families. Five specific ways to volunteer or donate are highlighted as current actions residents can take to help fight food insecurity locally.
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