food bank of the southern tier

The county declared a state of emergency late last month, just before Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits lapsed amid the recent federal government shutdown.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to be suspended on Nov. 1 amidst the government shutdown. It is the first time in the program’s history that benefits will be stopped.

According to Feeding America, 50 million people nationally may experience food insecurity because of COVID-19.

As need has increased, donations have decreased.