Gwinnett County is stepping in to help families who may lose access to food assistance during the federal government shutdown.

What’s Happening: The county will spend $250,000 to buy food and household items for residents. The supplies will go to six cooperative ministries in Buford, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn and Norcross.

What’s Important: More than 90,000 Gwinnett residents use SNAP benefits. County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said local governments have to help when federal programs stop working. Residents who need food should call their local co-op to make an appointment.

What They’re Buying: The county is purchasing shelf-stable food like soup, cereal, peanut butter, pancake mix, fruit cups and granola bars. They’re also buying paper towels, cleaning wipes,

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