SAN ANTONIO — Over $1 million will go to helping families in Bexar County in light of federal cuts pausing SNAP benefits this fall.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced Friday morning how they were able to raise these funds, explaining that this money will go out to those in need, no matter what.

“Our community needs us now," Mayor Jones said.

The funds are needed to serve what Mayor Jones said are roughly 130,000 Bexar County households in need of these funds. With over $1.6 million raised by a host of donors like H-E-B and USAA, the mayor says only 11,000 will receive relief this go around from the city of San Antonio.

“We will distribute over $1.6 million in H-E-B gift cards to help seniors and vulnerable residents facing food insecurity and financial hardship.”

With $150 going to each

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