Franklin Food Bank Program Director Talks About Why the Need for Food Will Increase Soon
Terri Seeney-Majette, the Program Director of the Franklin Food Bank, joined us in the studio to discuss their community distribution on the first Wednesday of every month, the approaching end to increased SNAP benefits, and their upcoming event, “Empty Bowls.”
Terri shared that “the government during Covid supplied additional money for SNAP for households, and as of February 28th that’s going to end, So, there are people getting that additional money, $95 or more that is going to be removed. The money that they get for food will be half of less than half of what they normally get.” The food bank is anticipating that many more people are going to need help with food, which means the food bank will soon be much busier than they were prior to the beginning of the pandemic.
Check out all the information and the entire interview here…
The Franklin Food Bank has served Franklin Township since 1975, and since the onset of COVID-19, they’re serving more than ever from within the township and beyond. They offer community food distribution on the first Wednesday of each month at the Franklin Police Department, no questions asked. If anyone needs more support, they’re welcome to shop at the organization’s market-style distribution at the food bank on Churchill Ave.
Consider the fact that many who benefit from the Franklin Food Bank are neighbors just like you. They may have fallen on some hard times and need a little help to get back on track.
Take a listen to what Terri has to say and please take action; if you can, please consider a donation to the Franklin Food Bank to help them carry out their work; if you need help, please call the Franklin Food Bank to make sure you and your family are safe and nourished.
Franklin Food Bank: Get help or give help at franklinfoodbank.org or 732-246-0009
