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A community member collects groceries at a local Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
North Central Austin

Travis County approves $500K in emergency food aid amid SNAP delays

By Haley McLeod

Travis County Commissioners approved $500,000 for supplemental food assistance Nov. 5, as health and social service leaders work to address a sharply rising need in the community amid lapsing SNAP benefits during the monthlong federal government shutdown.

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