Just days after City of San Antonio leaders said they had raised more than $1.6 million in partnership with local businesses to help SNAP recipients, the city is revealing more details about how the plan would work.

The plan was finalized by the city’s Department of Human Services and the Metropolitan Health District. It aims to help the San Antonians most affected by the recent pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Program benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is now tied for the longest running as of Tuesday.

The city said the plan prioritizes low-income seniors and households with young children who are experiencing economic hardship. Those who are eligible have already been identified through existing city and community programs, according to the news relea

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