Houston Food Bank to host large-scale distributions for families impacted by government shutdown and SNAP cancellation | News

HOUSTON — As the federal government shutdown entered its fourth week and cancellation of November SNAP benefits was confirmed, Houston Food Bank announced today the launch of a series of large-scale food distributions to help seniors, kids, families and veterans get much-needed food assistance.

Beginning Nov. 1, HFB, along with community partners, will hold several large-scale distributions across our service area, providing approximately 15,000 households per week – specifically federal workers and SNAP recipients – with nutritious foods including protein, produce, dairy and carbohydrates.

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