In Summit County, food isn't just about the dinner table—it's about survival. The Family & Intercultural Resource Center has already seen a 350% spike in visitors since the pandemic, and now it's preparing for even more demand as federal SNAP benefits get harder to qualify for.

The Family & Intercultural Resource Center in Summit County. CBS

"SNAP is a huge safety net for people," Executive Director Brianne Snow said. "It's kind of the first line of defense, actually, that captures a bunch of people that might not otherwise need to come here."

"Things are really pretty busy right now; people come in every week just trying to stretch their budget."

According to Snow, some families save somewhere around $900 a month on groceries thanks to FIRC's food markets; money that often goes st

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