Courtesy-City of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus, alongside community partners including Love Chapel Foundation, Cummins Inc., Centra Credit Union, Toyota Material Handling North America, and the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County, announced on Wednesday that they are providing $300,000 in emergency funding to Love Chapel to help address food insecurity in Bartholomew County.
This collaborative effort is in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has placed additional strain on families and individuals who rely on essential services, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The funding will ensure that Love Chapel can continue providing critical resources, including meals and food assistance, to those most impacted.
More than 3,000 Bartholomew County residents have lost their SNAP benefits for at least part of November. “No one in our community should ever have to face hunger. Ensuring that every resident has access to food is not just an act of compassion, but a responsibility we all share as neighbors and as a city that cares,” said Mayor Mary Ferdon.
The SNAP program is a critical lifeline that provides funds to low-income individuals and families to purchase nutritious food. Without this support, many families will face increased hardship over the coming weeks, placing additional strain on community organizations working to meet the new demand.
