Phoenix Mayor Urges Federal Government to Fund SNAP Benefits
Forbes Breaking NewsNovember 7, 20251 min795 views
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- 📌 Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is urging the federal government to step up and fund SNAP benefits.
- 💡 She emphasizes that tax dollars are sent to Washington D.C., and the federal government has the resources to solve this issue today.
City-Level Support and Food Drive
- 🤝 The city of Phoenix is launching a food drive next week to support clients, including those using SNAP benefits.
- 🎯 Donations of protein are particularly encouraged for the food drive.
- 🏢 The city is working with partners to increase deliveries and do their part, but stresses that the federal government must provide the ultimate solution.
Broader Government Responsibility
- 💰 Mayor Gallego believes the federal government should solve the SNAP funding crisis, rather than relying on state rainy day funds.
- 🗣️ She reiterated that the federal government has made commitments and possesses the financial capacity to address the problem.
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