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Birmingham Mayor Seeks $1M to Protect SNAP Benefits

11/3/2025

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is seeking $1 million from the city council to aid nearly 23,000 residents facing potential loss of SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown.
This funding will support families, children, and seniors affected by the loss of food assistance, which city leaders note generates $1.50 in local economic activity for every dollar spent on food stamps.
Food drives will be organized to collect non-perishable items, while the USDA has stated that contingency funds cannot cover regular benefits, complicating the situation.

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is seeking $1 million from the city council to aid nearly 23,000 residents facing potential loss of SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown.
This funding will support families, children, and seniors affected by the loss of food assistance, which city leaders note generates $1.50 in local economic activity for every dollar spent on food stamps.
Food drives will be organized to collect non-perishable items, while the USDA has stated that contingency funds cannot cover regular benefits, complicating the situation.