Columbus City Council Passes Emergency Funding as 1.5 Million Ohioans Risk Losing SNAP Benefits
Columbus, Ohio – Over 1.5 million Ohio residents may lose access to vital SNAP food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues into November. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could miss their November benefits unless federal funding resumes.
In Franklin County, about 175,000 individuals rely on SNAP benefits to afford daily meals. In response to the looming crisis, the Columbus City Council has passed $25,000 in emergency funding to support the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC).
“We find it unacceptable for the federal government not to do its job,” said Council President Shannon Hardin. “The city of Columbus can’t solve the entire issue, but we hope this funding motivates churches, organizations, and residents to take action this weekend.”
The Mid-Ohio Food Collective is preparing for a surge in families needing support if federal assistance is delayed.
Mike Hochron, Senior Vice President of Communications at MOFC, emphasized that local charities cannot match the scale of federal programs but are committed to helping as much as possible.
“We are bracing for more families to reach out. Our focus is on providing hope and stability to those in need,” Hochron said.
Council members hope the initiative will encourage more community involvement from donations to volunteering as food insecurity worsens.
“Every little bit of help makes a real difference,” Hochron added.
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