The City of Birmingham preparing response to potential SNAP benefit disruption | City of Birmingham, Alabama

The City of Birmingham Plans Response to Possible SNAP Benefit Disruption

Mayor Woodfin will request that the Birmingham City Council allocate $1 million to assist households facing the potential loss of November SNAP benefits caused by the federal government shutdown. This funding is a component of a three-part strategy aimed at reducing the effects of this crisis on seniors, children, and families.

"The funding would be part of a three-part response plan to lessen the impact of this potential crisis on elders, children, and families."

Key Objectives of the Response Plan

The city's proactive approach highlights the urgent need to sustain essential services during federal interruptions and to protect its most at-risk residents.

Author's summary: Birmingham is proactively seeking $1 million in city funds to protect vulnerable families from SNAP benefit loss amid the federal shutdown, targeting elders and children most affected.

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