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A federal government shutdown forced the suspension of a program that doubles SNAP benefits at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market.

An anonymous donor and a community foundation grant quickly filled the funding gap for the program.

The incident highlights how local nonprofits are affected by federal decisions and the increasing reliance on SNAP benefits.

The past week has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for the staff of and growers who participate in the Saturday Forsyth Farmers’ Market (FFM).

When the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, the market’s Executive Director Cherie Trice learned that Wholesome Wave Georgia’s Fresh for Less program was forced to suspend its double-up match for low-income shoppers who rely in whole or in part on the federal Supplemental

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