CLEVELAND — SNAP benefits are again being paid out; a relief to so many who went without during the federal government shutdown.

Including Diane Howard, 75, of Cleveland.

Diane shared the hardship she was experiencing in an interview with ABC’s World News Tonight with David Muir on Nov. 7.

News 5 heard from a lot of viewers following that story, asking about Diane and how they could help.

So, we wanted to follow up and see how Diane is doing now that the shutdown is over.

Diane is a long-time advocate for vulnerable communities in Cleveland.

She spoke with News 5 late last month during a Cuyahoga County media event prior to the SNAP gap to bring attention to the looming loss of those benefits for so many individuals and families here at home. Ohioans could lose SNAP benefits in No

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