While there is a possibility that some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be paid during the federal government shutdown as a result of court rulings, one thing is certain: millions of Americans need support accessing food.
Myth: Only unemployed people use SNAP.
Fact: Most SNAP participants who can work, do work, and often in full-time or part-time jobs. Additionally, about two-thirds of people who benefit from SNAP are children, older adults, and people with disabilities who can’t work.
“SNAP benefits help community members meet one of the most essential needs: access to food. While food insecurity was already a pervasive problem, food banks are now facing growing demand due to threats to SNAP, the federal government shutdown, and rising food prices. Now and in the future, we are committed to expanding food access through trusted nonprofit partners,” said David Barrett, vice chair, president, and chief executive officer of the Glick Family Foundation.
To help food banks meet growing demand, Glick Philanthropies is donating to the following organizations in key communities where the Glick Company operates.
Gleaners Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana
Dare to Care
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Tri-State Food Bank
Food Finders Food Bank
Feeding America West Michigan
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia & the Eastern Shore
Feeding South Florida
God’s Pantry Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana
St. Louis Area Foodbank
Do you need support finding food? Visit www.feedingamerica.org. Do you want to support food banks and people who need food? Volunteer with or donate to the organizations listed above.
Here’s what else is inside today’s newsletter:
⭐Marianne Glick Named Champion of Impact
📣Welcome Isaac Mervis!
📰Reimagining Local News
🏠Housing the Homeless, Mission Possible
💡Radical Generosity on December 2
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– Your Friends at Glick Philanthropies