Title
NEW ITEM: Food Resource Plan During the Pause of Federal SNAP Benefits
Action
ACTION:
Receive as information a presentation on the emergency Food Resource Assistance provided by Health and Human Services (HHS) during the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pause in benefits
Staff Contact: Yulonda Griffin, Director Department of Community Resources
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
On November 1, 2025, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were not distributed to the ~138,500 Mecklenburg County residents that participate in this program. Health and Human Services departments developed a plan and was approved by the Mecklenburg County Manager to provide additional food resources during this emergency.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund 0001: $741,000 of Food Security Initiative Funds (prior appropriation)