Plateau Outreach Ministries has received tens of thousands less in food donations this year due to government funding cuts, but recently received a small financial boost from King County Council member Reagan Dunn.

Dunn announced last week that POM will receive a portion of a $52,000 grant in response to the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits

The grant is split between POM, The Covington Storehouse, and the Maple Valley Food Bank.

“Local food banks are doing heroic work to make sure families don’t go hungry at a time of rising need,” Dunn said in a press release. “These District 9-specific grants will help sustain that effort and ensure that our neighbors can get healthy meals when they need them most.”

“We’re so grateful to Council member Reagan Dunn for his partnership and for rel

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