One SC Fund activated to help support SNAP recipients in SC
SNAP benefits are set to end due to the Federal Government shutdown. A new campaign in South Carolina has been launched to help those in need. Crysty Vaughan has details.
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“Like a Band-Aid on a bullet hole” — SC Dems call for further action by governor, fellow Republicans as SNAP ends
“We need to show that we are not Washington, D.C. That we are down to do the work of the people, and if that means coming into session to figure it out, then we as a body, the Democrats are willing to do that, we’d ask Republicans to do the same,” says SC House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford.
State leaders activate “One SC Fund,” request monetary donations as SNAP benefits end
It’s known as the “One SC Fund” — administered by the Central Carolina Community Foundation out of Columbia.
Governor McMaster announces One SC Fund to help with the loss of SNAP benefits
Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference with community and state leaders to announce that the Central Carolina Community Foundation has activated the One SC Fund.
As SNAP benefits halt, local food banks say they can’t fill the gap alone
“With SNAP benefits running out, the lines are really long as you can see, people are already getting a sense of panic. And many state agencies are directing people to local food banks like Harvest Hope,” Rowe says, adding, “The need is great. But we cannot step into the place of SNAP. It’s $100 million a month.”
Funeral home announces partnership to help feed community during time of need
Leevy’s Funeral Home says they have partnered with Deidre’s Kitchen, Divine Purpose, and Perfect Printing to help feed those in need.
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
SC DSS Monitors SNAP Benefits for November amid Federal Government Shutdown
SC DSS says it is Monitoring Federal Government Shutdown for SNAP Impact
Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues
A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn’t resolved by then.
SCDSS to issue SNAP replacement to thousands after Hurricane Helene
Thousands of SNAP recipients in the Palmetto State are going to receive replacement SNAP benefits after Hurricane Helene impacted the state last month.
