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A Stow man is giving gift cards to families in need after federal SNAP funding was expected to end.

The potential end of SNAP benefits comes as many families already struggle with inflation and the cost of living.

Community members are finding creative ways to help, such as making meals or matching families in need with volunteers.

Local food banks are preparing for increased demand and have listed needed items for donation.

Brandon Butorac saw a photo of a food pantry somewhere that was down to its last can of soup just days before federal funding for the SNAP program was expected to end because of the U.S. government shutdown.

Butorac, who works as a consultant recruiting young mechanics to more than 50 area auto dealerships, is doing financially OK now. But h

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