BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL ( 25News Now ) - With SNAP funding uncertain for many families, Connect Transit is rolling out a new initiative to help Bloomington-Normal residents access local food banks.

The image below is a map showing nine food banks attached to four different bus routes that are designed to connect riders to vital resources.

A map highlights four routes (blue, lime, gold, and red) connecting riders to nine food banks:

Blue Line:

Oasis Community Outreach (1380 E Empire St., Bloomington): Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Stop: Towanda Ave & Towanda Service Rd)

Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (705 N Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington): Mondays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Stop: Phoenix Towers)

Lime Route:

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church (801 W Market St, Bloomington): Wednesdays, 4:30-6

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