Local businesses and community groups are stepping up to help families affected by SNAP benefit disruptions, offering free food and organizing donation drives across Omaha neighborhoods.

Clover McLaughlin was riding in the car with her mom when she learned some families wouldn't be able to use their SNAP benefits at grocery stores. The news prompted her Cub Scout Pack 365 to organize a food drive Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50th and Underwood in Dundee.

Cub Scout Pack 365

"Hi, we are doing a food drive just up the street at 11 to 3 p.m. If you want to come," McLaughlin said, passing out flyers on Wednesday.

"Kindness is always good for everybody to practice," said Elliot Scofield, a member of the pack.

The young scouts aren't collecting donations for badges or recognition.

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