BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - The city of Birmingham says they are joining Christian Service Mission in collecting food for food banks within the city.

City officials say the food drive is part of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s efforts to help Birmingham SNAP recipients who are experiencing a temporary disruption of benefits due to the federal government shutdown.

The city also says that Mayor Woodfin is planning to ask the city council to commit $1 million from the city to provide support for Birmingham households that are losing November SNAP benefits.

The food collection days will be Monday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Christian Service Mission at 3600 Third Ave. South.

Officials say the following items are needed:

Canned vegetables

Canned meats

Cann

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