BRADENTON, Fla. — As many families are without SNAP benefits for the month of November, local organizations are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.

On Tuesday, Republican State Rep. Vern Buchanan toured some of those community efforts firsthand, seeing how they are filling in the gap for families in need.

It began with an emergency drive-thru at Dream Church in Bradenton.

What You Need To Know • Many Manatee County families are without SNAP benefits for November • The Food Bank of Manatee hosted an emergency drive-thru at Dream Church • State Rep. Vern Buchanan is supporting these efforts with a $10,000 donation • BELOW: View pantries and soup kitchens

Carolann Drawdy arrived two hours before the food giveaway — but she says it was worth the wait.

“It’s been rough, bu

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