Regional relief fund swamped as food aid requests far outpace donations amid government shutdown
Regional Response Team Managing Director Andrea Jackson-Jennings talks to KMOV about a special Rapid Response Community Fund to support those impacted by SNAP disruption, federal changes, and ongoing food insecurity.
Regional Response Team Managing Director Dr. Andrea Jackson-Jennings discusses the special Rapid Response Community Fund with the Big 550 KTRS, which was created to support individuals affected by the government shutdown, disruptions in SNAP, federal changes, and ongoing food insecurity. Read More
(ST. LOUIS, NOVEMBER 11, 2025) The Regional Response Team announced the distribution of $20,000 in Rapid Response Community Fund grants to eight community-based organizations responding to urgent local needs following the pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Read More
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