SNAP benefits likely disrupted. Donors trying to help

Two Federal Court rulings have told the Administration to continue payments to people who get SNAP benefitsThe Federal program that helps low income families pay for food. But there may still be delays putting money into peoples accounts while the program gears up.

With Government food benefits in jeopardy, a lot of people are taking matters into their own hands to help supplement the food available to people who need it.

Ward Two Tucson Councilmember Paul Cunningham is collecting the results of a Food Drive at Palo Verde High School and combining them with donations from Tucson Police, Tucson Firefighters, Saguaro Christian Church and U-Haul to create food boxes theyll have ready in a few days.

He says there was a growing need for food even before the Federal shutdown interfered with S