MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis is donating $500,000 to help ensure families continue to have access to food during the changes to SNAP benefits.

Mayor Paul Young is also calling on businesses, churches, and community partners to join the city by donating to United Way of the Mid-South.

The donated funds will go directly to the Mid-South Food Bank and helps to provide food boxes to those in need.

The City of Memphis is coordinating with Shelby County Government, United Way of the Mid South, Mid South Food Bank, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and a coalition of local food service providers, faith partners, and nonprofit organizations to prepare for potential impacts related to changes in SNAP benefits.

Partners are mapping resources, expanding pantry capacity, and explori

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