Jacksonville, Fl — A Jacksonville nonprofit is getting help feeding those in need.
The city council voted unanimously yesterday to give $200,0000 to Feeding Northeast Florida.
Councilmember Ron Salem proposed the emergency funding, and he says he hopes it encourages others to give.
More funding could be coming. A council committee next week will discuss Councilman Rahman Johnson’s proposal to give Feeding Northeast Florida $2 million.
Susan King, CEO of Feeding Northeast Florida, says the gift will help purchase food to support the ten highest SNAP enrollment zip codes for up to two weeks.
King said the disruption of SNAP benefits was just the latest in a months-long series of events that have increased local demand for food assistance.
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