SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Food banks across the region are working to maintain services for families in need while uncertainty continues over when SNAP benefits will be distributed at the state level.
Partners Inland Northwest, a local food bank, says demand has decreased slightly from last week, but remains above typical levels.
The organization’s CEO attributes the modest decline to some recipients receiving their SNAP benefits for this month after a federal judge’s order prompted the state to resume distribution last Friday.
The food bank has received substantial community support, collecting an estimated 50,000 pounds of food donations through regional food drives in the past week. The influx of donations has allowed Partners to distribute surplus food to other pantries in the area.
Dominic Green lives in the area and receives SNAP benefits to help support his family of seven. For him and his family, food banks provide essential assistance during uncertain times.
“Through the years, we’ve all learned how to cook better and stretch it,” Green said. “Leftovers are always the best, too, and just stretching it out and stocking up, of course.”
Green received his SNAP benefits shortly after the federal judge’s order last Friday, when the state resumed distribution. However, he expressed concern about what might happen if the government shutdown continues to affect the program.
Organizations like Partners Inland Northwest say they are staying focused on serving families while preparing for potential continued disruptions to federal assistance programs.
for more information and to contact Partners, visit www.partnersinw.org or call 509-927-1153.
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