Jacksonville council to draft emergency $2 million plan as SNAP benefits stall At an emergency meeting on SNAP benefits and food insecurity, council leaders reviewed data showing about 57,000 Jacksonville households on SNAP and discussed drafting emergency legislation to allocate roughly $2 million to Feeding Northeast Florida to support local food distribution. Administration staff said a single contract with a lead provider

Jacksonville council is stepping up to tackle food insecurity with a proposed $2 million emergency plan to support local SNAP benefits as federal aid stalls.

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Council Approves Carico Amendment Increasing Meals on Wheels Funding by Over $308K Council votes to raise Meals on Wheels funding while reducing other insecurity-related expenses.

Jacksonville's Finance Committee just approved a major boost in Meals on Wheels funding, ensuring more residents receive the nutrition they need!

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